Contoocook Railroad Covered Bridge – Contoocook, New Hampshire

The oldest railroad covered bridge in the world is the Contoocook Railroad bridge in Contoocook Village, New Hampshire.

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The 1849 covered bridge was rebuilt in 1989 and spans the Contoocook River.

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The bridge is on the grounds of the Contoocook Railroad Museum which also includes a nice little park and good access to the river.

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There a nice access to the river for canoes and kayaks.

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