Covered Bridges on Route 910
by Edward Wilson
Wipfel 02 | Photo-Essay | 10 2019
Covered bridges were once common in eastern Canada. Sadly, no longer. They are wooden structures that shed snow from the bridge deck in winter. On NB Route 910, in rural Albert County, New Brunswick, there are two fine examples still standing. It was a wonderful serendipity to stumble across them on a lovely Sunday drive. One (Turtle Creek No 4, built 1912) is no longer on the highway, but nicely preserved adjacent to its original location. The second (Weldon Creek No 3, built 1923) crosses Weldon Creek at Salem, NB. It is in fine working condition, and a great example of the engineering form, still serving its original function after nearly 100 years. The construction with local timbers attests to a time when Albert County was producing large beams of white pine and other species for a thriving forest economy.
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Further Information
New Brunswick has 58 covered bridges of which 54 are maintained by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. Of the remaining four covered bridges, two are located in Fundy National Park (Public Works and Government Services Canada); the others are located at Magnetic Hill and Turtle Creek (City of Moncton). The Government of New Brunswick maintains a webpage that includes pictures and information regarding the Covered Bridges.
- Covered Bridges, Government of New Brunswick: here [External Link]