Built in 1946 spanning the Irish River in St. Martin's, New Brunswick.
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I just happen to be there when restoration work was taking place. The work crew were very friendly and let me roam throughout and take as many photos that I wanted.
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They were supposed to finished in a week but were run behind schedule.
The larger beams had to be shipped from British Columbia.
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This is some of culprits that were responsible for the repair work. The bridge is located very close to ocean and the tides push up past the bridge. The salt water takes it's toll on the lumber and metal.
I love covered bridges. THere is something special about them. What a treat to get to look and walk around this one!
ReplyDeleteI just love covered bridges. They have quite a few here in Oregon. The one you've featured is really cool! It's great that the bridge is being restored.
ReplyDeleteFascinating to see that work being done, and to get the access to it as well. I've missed this part of New Brunswick when I was there.
ReplyDeleteHow cool! That's a beautiful bridge!
ReplyDeleteWe don't have covered bridges in Sweden. Nice of the team to let you go for a shoot.
ReplyDeleteWe don't have such a bridges as this in Finland. I think you had very nice experience to look at and take photos.
ReplyDeleteI have never actually seen a covered bridge and just today discovered that there is one in Minnesota; guess I'll have to make a journey to see and photo it.
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