Newfield Bridge

Newfield Bridge is a wooden covered bridge over the Cayuga Inlet west branch. It is in Newfield, Tompkins County, New York. It is one of 29 covered bridges in New York State[2] and the oldest covered bridge in New York that continues to carry motor vehicle traffic.

Newfield Bridge
Newfield Covered Bridge, February 2010
Coordinates42°21′47″N 76°35′28″W
CrossesCayuga Inlet west branch
LocaleNewfield, New York
Official nameNewfield Covered Bridge
Characteristics
DesignTown lattice covered bridge
Total length115 feet (35 m)
Width16 feet (4.9 m)
Clearance above9 feet 5 inches (2.87 m)
History
Construction start1851
Construction end1853
Newfield Covered Bridge
LocationCovered Bridge St., Newfield, New York
Coordinates42°21′47″N 76°35′27″W
Area0 acres (0 ha)
NRHP reference No.00000095[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 25, 2000
Construction cost$800
Location

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.[1]

  • Bridge as viewed from observation deck
    Bridge as viewed from observation deck
  • Plaque located inside bridge showing restoration date
    Plaque located inside bridge showing restoration date
  • Looking through the bridge, showing the truss and arch structure
    Looking through the bridge, showing the truss and arch structure
  • Historic marker
    Historic marker
  • Interpretive signage
    Interpretive signage

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Raymond W. Smith (December 1999). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Newfield Covered Bridge". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2010-02-20. See also: "Accompanying five photos".

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