The Contoocook Railroad Bridge


This bridge was originally built in 1849-50 when the Concord and Claremont railroad constructed its first 33 miles of of road from Concord to Bradford. Built using double town lattice truss construction, this old bridge survived both the flood of 1936 and the hurricane of 1938--but not without damage.

railroad bridge The abutments were washed off and the bridge damaged; it was later drawn back and restored. The bridge has been used as storage space, but when we stopped by it was open and empty.

You can't miss seeing this bridge from Main street as you cross the Contoocook. If you go to the right of the bridge there is an old depot building.



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The tour continues...

North on 103 to Warner
West on 127 to the Hopkinton dam
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Other Information and places in Contoocook:

  • The Hopkinton State Fair
  • Canoeing & Fishing
  • Davisville Flea Market
  • Elm Brook Park
  • Business Directory
  • Events



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