Bath Bridge Reopened

 

Bath, NH, January 8, 2007 - The Bath Covered Bridge, WGN 29-05-03, was reopened after being closed for three weeks for repairs. The bridge is posted for 3-tons allowing only pedestrians and light traffic. The bridge is closed to truck traffic, including emergency vehicles and school buses.

The bridge was closed when DOT inspectors found three floor joists severly cracked and support blocks out of position. The bridge was reopened when temporary repairs were completed.

The town had sought bids for a $90,000 repair project, but there were no bidders. Meanwhile, the bridge is on DOT's funding list for restoration in 2009 for an estimated $1.6 million in state money, the town to pay 20 percent.

The restored bridge will be posted for 6-tons for light traffic only. Emergency vehicles will continue to be banned.