Hartland Covered Bridge
The Hartland Covered Bridge in Hartland, New Brunswick, is the world's longest covered bridge, at 1,282 feet (391 m) long. It crosses the Saint John River from Hartland to Somerville, New Brunswick, Canada. The framework consists of seven small Howe Truss bridges joined on six piers.
Hartland Covered Bridge | |
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Hartland Bridge, from the Somerville side looking back toward Hartland. | |
| Coordinates | 46°17′48″N 67°31′49″W |
| Crosses | Saint John River |
| Locale | Hartland-Somerville, New Brunswick |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Howe truss covered bridge |
| Material | Concrete (piers) wood (truss) |
| Total length | 1,282 feet (391 m) |
| No. of spans | 7 |
| Piers in water | 5 |
| Load limit | 10 tonnes (9.8 long tons; 11 short tons) |
| History | |
| Construction start | 1898 |
| Construction end | May 14, 1901 |
| Construction cost | $33,000 |
| Opened | May 13, 1901 |
| Inaugurated | July 4, 1901 |
| Replaces | Hartland ferry, Ice bridge |
National Historic Site of Canada | |
| Official name | Hartland Covered Bridge National Historic Site of Canada |
| Designated | 1980 |
| Type | Provincial Heritage Place |
| Designated | 1999 |
| Location | |
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