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Blair Covered Bridge Blair Bridge

CAMPTON- Located on Blair Road, just off I-93, Exit 27. This 282 ft., 10 in. two-span bridge crosses the Pemigewasset River. Originally built in 1869.
 Bump Covered Bridge Bump Bridge

CAMPTON- Originally built in 1877, this 68 ft. bridge spans the Beebe River. At Exit 28 off I-93, follow Route 49 east one mile, turn right at traffic light onto Route 175 south. After 2.8 miles you will come to a sharp left turn. Bear left onto Perch Pond Road. After .3 mile, take first right, follow for .6 mile to Bump Bridge.
 Turkey Jim Covered Bridge Turkey Jim Bridge

CAMPTON - Originally built in 1874, Turkey Jim's is 60.5 feet long, and crosses the West Branch Brook. Take Exit 28 off I-93, follow Rt. 49 west for about 1.5 miles. Look for Branch Brook Campground. The bridge is in the Campground.
Smith Millenium Bridge  Smith Millenium Bridge

PLYMOUTH - Smith Millennium Bridge is at the site of the first bridge built across the Baker River in 1790, named after the farmer who donated the land. It was rebuilt in 1825, but washed away in a flood in 1850. Rebuilt as a covered bridge, it was in use until 1991, when the town closed it for safety reasons. During discussions as to repairing it, the structure was destroyed by an arsonist in 1993. The town voted to replace it as it was, and construction started in 1999.

With new laminate technology, and computer design, it is said to be the strongest covered bridge in the world. The long truss design, with added arches, is 170' 10" overall. The height is 60', and the width outside is 49', wall to wall 31', and the walkway is 6'6". It has photocell controlled indoor lighting, and a heat detecting fire alarm system. The load rating is 80,000 pounds, the only timber bridge designed to meet federal highway standards the same as for interstate highways. The Smith Millennium Bridge was completed at a cost of $3,600,000, and was dedicated on June 8, 2001.

 
Upcoming Events:

 

New Hampshire Fairs 
This is a listing of fairs that will be held in New Hampshire for the upcoming season.  For more information click on the links. For a vendors booth at a fair, please contact the individual fair.

Date
Fair
Contact
September 1 - 6, 2010
September 2 - 6, 2010
September 10 - 12, 2010
September 17 - 26, 2010
September 30 - October 3 , 2010
October 9 - 11, 2010

 

...and other Festivals coming up...

 

  NH HIGHLAND GAMES!!

Lincoln, New Hampshire
September 17-19,  2010
www.NHScot.org

 

  Warner Fall Foliage Fest
Warner, New Hampshire
October 8 - 10, 2010
http://wfff.org

 

NH Film Festival
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
October 14 - 17, 2010
http://www.nhfilmfestival.com

 

20th Annual Keene Pumpkin Festival
Keene, New Hampshire
October 16, 2010
http://www.pumpkinfestival.org

 

Hampton Beach Seafood Festival
Hampton, New Hampshire
September 9 - 12, 2010
http://www.hamptonbeachseafoodfestival.com

 

  For more info...see www.visitnh.gov

 

 

 



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