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Carleton Bridge (Covered Bridge #7)

Built around 1789 for 15 pounds. The bridge has an overall length of 67'3" with a clear span of 60'3". It has an overall width of 16'6" with a roadway width of 12'4" and a maximum vertical clearance of 11'7".
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Eastern end of the bridge
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Eastern end of the bridge

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  • Eastern end of the bridge
  • Western end of the bridge
  • Eastern end of the bridge
  • Western end of the bridge
  • Southern side of the bridge from the eastern end
  • Western end of the bridge
  • Southern side of the bridge from the western end
  • Looking down the southern side of the bridge
  • Being a shorter bridge, the supports are large beams at angle to help take the load. This is the center point of the bridge
  • Another look at the bracing in the middle of the bridge
  • There is quite a bit of triangulation being used in the support beams. You can also see a vertical steel rod that is used too
  • Another look at the bracing
  • Lots of bracing at the middle of the bridge. Some steel rods/bolts go through part of the angles to help hold things together
  • Some steel plates/angles are also in place to help hold things together
  • The roof structure of the bridge
  • The driving surface of the bridge
  • Looking downstream from the bridge
  • Foundation of the bridge
  • Underneath the bridge
  • Underneath the bridge
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