Babb's Bridge
19-03-01 |
| Windham, Me - Cumberland County |
Photo of Babbs Bridge
Photo of Babbs Bridge Portal
| Region: |
Portland |
| County: |
Cumberland |
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| Town: |
Windham/Gorham townships |
| Locality: |
Windham |
Position - Lat:
Lon: |
N 43º 45.968'
W 70º 26.878' |
| Bridge Carries: |
Covered Bridge Road |
| Bridge Crosses: |
Presumpscott River |
| Bridge Traffic: |
Vehicular |
| Truss Type: |
Queenspost |
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| Year Built: |
1843 |
| Year Re-built: |
1976 |
| Builder: |
Unknown |
| Structure Characteristics: |
Length: 79 Ft.
Width: Unknown |
| Posted Load: |
Unknown |
| Posted Vertical Clearance: |
10'-0" |
| World Guide No.: |
19-03-01 |
| National Register of Historic Places Date: |
Unknown |
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| Description |
| The Babb's Bridge is one span Queenpost truss with a total length of 79 feet. It carries Covered Bridge Road over a the Presumpscott River. It is located south of Windham. This historic bridge was built in 1843 was reconstructed in 1976 after being destroyed by fire in 1973.
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| Photography |
| The bridge is easy to photograph, little traffic on Covered Bridge Road. |
| Parking |
| Pull alongside road before crossing bridge. |
Truss / Arch
Location Map
| Location |
| On Covered Bridge Road, off River Road, south of Windham. |
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