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Hillsborough
County, New Hampshire
(WGN
29-06-j) (WGCB NH-06-j): (1978) (Private) A two-span Stringer
truss footbridge 12' 2" over a drainage ditch. Located: In
Mason Township, New Hampshire, west of West Brookline, New Hampshire at
Parker's Maple Barn and Sugar House, 1316 Brookline Road. Directions:
From Milford, New Hampshire at the intersection of SR 13 and SR 101, go
south 6.1 miles on SR 13 (1.0 mile past the jct. with SR 130) to Mason
Road on the right, follow Mason Road 3.0 miles (becomes Brookline Road
at the Mason town line) to Parker's Maple Barn at No. 1316 on the left.
The bridge is located between the Parker's Maple Barn and Sugar House restaurant
and The Corn Crib gift shop. Although on private property, access
permission not required. Its architecture somewhat resembles a corn
crib. There is a ramp at each end that is uncovered. Weathered
vertical boarding covers the sides and portals. Thick longitudinal
boards form the floor in the covered section with crosswise planks forming
the flooring on the ramps. The roof is covered with moss covered
cedar shingles and plank benches extend along each side of the interior.
Also known as the Maple Sugar Restaurant Covered Bridge. (Sep
2007) |
