Bulls Bridge Covered Bridge is a photograph by Joan Carroll which was uploaded on November 19th, 2014.
Bulls Bridge Covered Bridge
One of three historic covered bridges still remaining in Connecticut, Bull's Bridge is a single-lane vehicular wooden covered bridge across the... more
by Joan Carroll
Title
Bulls Bridge Covered Bridge
Artist
Joan Carroll
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
One of three historic covered bridges still remaining in Connecticut, Bull's Bridge is a single-lane vehicular wooden covered bridge across the Housatonic River in the town of Kent, Connecticut, close to the state border with New York. It is 109 feet long, and crosses the most narrow part of the river in this area. The river beneath was running quite swiftly, even in the fall, and websites describing the outdoor recreational possibilities in the area mentioned the potentially dangerous raging rapids. Oddly, when I was there I did ponder that very thing as I stood near the edge of the river. And traveling alone, I did stand far enough back to be safe! The first instance of a bridge was built by Jacob and Isaac Bull in 1760, which gave the bridge its name. Historical evidence suggests that George Washington crossed the bridge with the Bull's assistance while still under construction. The current bridge was built in 1842 from timber, with additional supports added in the 19th and 20th centuries. It is historically significant as one of three surviving covered bridges in Connecticut, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
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November 19th, 2014
