New Brunswick Covered Bridges

Another Covered Bridge Gone; Stormdale Destroyed by fire

2011-08-24T07:42:00.008-04:00

The Stormdale Covered Bridge has been destroyed by fire. Unfortunately another covered bridge in New Brunswick has been destroyed by fire. I only learned about it today so have found a link to direct you to regarding this great loss at http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2011/08/15/nb-stormdale-covered-bridge-destroyed.html.

On a more positive note a news today item suggests that the bridge may be rebuilt. http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/front/article/1434128

'Covered 'Bridge for Photo Hunter

2010-04-17T07:05:00.005-04:00

The Flume Ridge Covered Bridge, Charlotte County New Brunswick, Canada.

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Adair Covered Bridge Destroyed by Fire Oct 14, 2009

2009-10-18T07:19:00.019-04:00

I remember the day(March 12, 2007) I took this photo. With the New Brunswick flag flying from its roof this little covered bridge appeared rather perky and proud crossing the North Becaguimec River near Cloverdale in Carleton County. Sadly this covered bridge was destroyed by fire on Tuesday and Wednesday morning, October14th., 2009. New Brunswick now has 62 covered bridges remaining. , Once there were more than 400.To read more about this destructive fire go tothis cbc news story

Hartland Covered Bridge

2009-09-03T11:32:00.004-04:00

The longest covered bridge in the world!

sepia covered bridge

2009-09-03T11:31:00.002-04:00

At Mill Settlment West Sunbury County.

Shadows within a covered bridge

2009-08-30T07:55:00.002-04:00

The interior of this old covered bridge is totally within shadow.Just within the entrance of this covered bridge a pattern of light can be seen on the hardwood flooring of the bridge.

The souce of light creating the pattern on the bridge floor is from the spaces between the boards at the end of the bridge's construction.

My appreciative thanks to Tracey, at Hey Harriet, the host of Shadow Shot Sunday for this interesting idea; for more information on this shadow meme,please click on the icon in the side bar

The Stone Ridge Covered Bridge near Zealand, NB

2009-01-14T09:20:00.004-04:00

Crossing the Keswick River at Zealand, York County; the Stone Ridge Covered Bridge was built in 1914.

Driving Through a Covered Bridge

2008-03-25T11:12:00.003-04:00

The interior of the Bell Covered Bridge, Juvenile, Sunbury County.

Nelson Hollow Covered Bridge: Northumberland County

2008-03-20T16:43:00.018-04:00

No longer in service, this covered bridge at Nelson Hollow, just 4 km outside of Doaktown, is the oldest covered bridge in New Brunswick and the only one remaining in Northumberland County. Also known as the Mill Brook #5, this covered bridge traverses Bett's Mill Brook.

On a sign posted over the entrance to the bridge is the warning:

$20 fine for Driving on This Bridge Faster Than a Walk

The Nelson Hollow Covered Bridge has a cottage style roof as does the covered bridge at Turtle Creek in Albert County. These two covered bridges are the only ones in New Brunswick with this style of roof. The composite photo above shows the Turtle Creek bridge on the left and the Nelson Hollow one on the right.

Florenceville Covered Bridge, Carleton County

2008-03-05T20:10:00.012-04:00

Built in 1907 the Florence -ville Covered Bridge crosses the Saint John River at Florence -ville, Carleton County. The bridge has four spans, one of which is covered. The village of Florenceville was named after the famous nurse: Florence Nightingale.

Poirier Covered Bridge, Westmorland County

2008-02-22T21:17:00.003-04:00

Found off the Irishtown road, near the Kent and Westmorland county line, this covered bridge crosses the Cocagne river. Built in 1942.

The Turtle Creek Covered Bridge, Albert County

2008-02-22T09:16:00.004-04:00

The Peter Jonah Covered Bridge at Turtle Creek. Built in 1912.

Stormdale Covered Bridge at Coldstream, Carleton County

2007-10-30T06:18:00.001-04:00

The Stormdale Covered Bridge crosses the Becaguimec River at Coldstream, Carleton County. This bridge was built in 1909. The photos show repairs being made to the bridge in the late fall of 2002 when these photos were taken.

The Smithtown Covered Bridge, Kings County

2007-10-28T05:47:00.001-04:00

The Smithtown Covered Bridge located at Smithtown, Kings County crosses the Hammond River. This bridge was built in 1914.

Malone Covered Bridge, at Goshen, Kings County

2007-10-27T07:27:00.001-04:00

The Malone Covered Bridge crosses the Kenne- becasis River at Goshen, near Sussex. This covered bridge was built in 1911.

The Starkey Covered Bridge, Queens County

2007-10-21T07:37:00.000-04:00

The Starkey Covered Bridge crosses Long Creek, near Coles Island, Queens County. This covered bridge was built in 1912. Below; a Barn Swallow at its nest built in the rafters of the Starkey Covered Bridge.

Sawmill Creek Covered Bridge, Albert County

2007-10-15T13:52:00.000-04:00

Looking out upon Sawmill Creek from within the covered bridge located at Hopewell Hill, Albert County. This covered bridge was built in 1908 and is no longer in service.

Flume Ridge Covered Bridge, Charlotte County

2007-10-13T06:54:00.002-04:00

The Flume Ridge Covered Bridge tranverses the Magagua -davic River at Flume Falls. Built in 1905, this covered bridge is near Brockway, in Charlotte County. Photo taken in summer, 2003.

Boudreau Covered Bridge, at Memramcook, Westmorland County

2007-10-12T07:44:00.000-04:00

Built in 1930; this covered bridge is located on Gayton Road and crosses the Memram -cook River at Memram -cook West in Westmorland County.

The Benton Covered Bridge, York County

2007-10-11T17:18:00.000-04:00

This covered bridge was built in 1927 and crosses the Eel River at Benton, York County. Benton is near Meductic.

McCann Covered Bridge at Rollingdam, Charlotte County

2007-09-30T10:40:00.000-04:00

The McCann Covered Bridge crosses the Digdeguash River at Rollingdam, Charlotte County on route #770. This covered bridge was built in 1938.
Above; a view of the interior of the bridge and below; a view of the Digdeguash River.

Hoyt Station Covered Bridge: Sunbury County

2007-09-24T07:16:00.001-04:00

Easily seen from highway 101 at Hoyt, Sunbury County, this covered bridge is located on the Hoyt Station Road. This bridge was built over Back Creek in 1936. .

The Hoyt Station bridge is one of three covered bridges in the Hoyt area. The Bell Covered Bridge is located on the Boyne Road at Juvenile and the Smyth Covered Bridge is located at Mill Settlement. Both the Bell and Smyth bridges cross the South Oromocto River.

Smyth Covered Bridge at Mill Settlement: Sunbury County

2007-09-23T15:41:00.000-04:00

The Smyth Bridge crosses the South Oromocto River at Mill Settlement, near Hoyt in Sunbury County. This bridge was built in 1912.

Tomlinson Mill Bridge at Licford: Victoria County

2007-09-23T15:25:00.000-04:00

This, the only covered bridge in Victoria County, crosses the Odellach River at Licford on the Tomlinson Mill Road.

The Longest Covered Bridge in the World at Hartland: Carleton County

2007-09-04T06:35:00.000-04:00

The longest covered bridge in the world is located at Hartland, Carleton County, New Brunswick. Built in 1901 and covered in 1922, this bridge spans the Saint John River and is 1282 feet long.

The Patrick Owens Covered Bridge at Rusagonis: Sunbury County

2007-08-21T06:51:00.002-04:00

Burpee Covered Bridge at Upper Gaspereau, near Chipman: Queens County

2007-05-30T04:45:00.000-04:00

The Gaspereau River (#2 )covered bridge at Upper Gaspereau, near Chipman, was built in 1913. This bridge is also known as the Burpee Covered Bridge.

Nackawic Covered Bridge at Nortondale, York County

2007-05-04T06:47:00.000-04:00

The Nackawic Covered Bridge spans the Nackawic River at Nortondale, near Millville. This covered bridge was built in 1927.

Adair Covered Bridge at Cloverdale, Carleton County

2007-04-30T10:36:00.000-04:00

The Adair Covered Bridge is located at Cloverdale, Carleton County, and crosses the North Becaguimec River. This covered bridge was built in 1948.

Marven Covered Bridge near Belleisle Creek, Kings County

2007-04-07T14:09:00.000-04:00

Located on Swamp Road, near Belleisle Creek, in Kings County; the Marven Covered Bridge crosses the Belleisle Creek. Built in 1903.

Point Wolfe Covered Bridge in Fundy National Park: Albert County

2007-03-31T06:10:00.000-04:00

This covered bridge in Albert County differs from the other covered bridges in both colour and age. It was built in 1992. This red covered bridge, the Point Wolfe Covered Bridge, is located on the Point Wolfe Road in Fundy National Park.

The Wheaton Covered Bridge on the Tantramar Marsh: Westmorland County

2007-03-29T06:51:00.000-04:00

The Wheaton Covered Bridge crosses the Tantramar River in Westmorland County. Located near Sackville, along the High Marsh Road on the Tantramar Marsh, this covered bridge was built in 1916.

The Budd Bridge at New Scotland: Westmorland County

2007-03-28T06:08:00.000-04:00

The Budd Bridge is located on the Victoria Road, spanning the Cocagne River, at New Scotland, Westmorland County. This covered bridge was built in 1913.

The Bell Covered Bridge at Juvenile Settlement: Sunbury County

2007-03-18T07:24:00.000-04:00

There are three covered bridges in the Hoyt area of Sunbury County. The Bell Covered Bridge, shown here, bridges the South Oromocto River at Juvenile Settlement. The Bell bridge was built in 1931.

Boniface Covered Bridge at Riviere-Verte: Madawaska County

2007-03-17T06:10:00.000-04:00

I seldom travel to Madawaska County but while enroute to Montreal a few years ago I made a few detours and found the Boniface Covered Bridge located on the Boniface Road at Riviere-Verte. This covered bridge was built in 1925.

Little Lepreau River Covered Bridge at Lepreau: Charlotte County

2007-03-15T08:01:00.000-04:00

No longer in service today this old covered bridge at Lepreau, Charlotte County, is located beside the Little Lepreau Road. This covered bridge was built in 1910.

Tynemouth Creek Covered Bridge near St. Martins: Saint John County

2007-03-14T07:17:00.000-04:00

Located along the Tynemouth Creek Road, near St. Martins in Saint John County, the Tynemouth Creek Covered Bridge was built in 1927. This photo was taken in November, 2002.

The Milkish Inlet Covered Bridge at Bayswater: Kings County

2007-03-13T10:38:00.000-04:00

The Milkish Inlet Covered Bridge is located at Bayswater, Kings County. Built in 1920, this covered bridge at Bayswater transverses the Milkish Creek.