Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc.

Haverhill/Bath Covered Bridge (Built in 1864)

Haverhill/Bath, New Hampshire

The Haverhill/Bath Covered Bridge is being rehabilitated due to the extensive rot in the trusses, floor beams and timber arch members and large racking of the trusses.

Services Provided:

	Inspection
	Rehabilitative Design
	Bidding Administration
	Construction Administration/Observation

Goals:

	Rehabilitate for pedestrian loading
	Realign trusses and arches

Unique Factors:

	Originally constructed of old growth eastern spruce and/ or eastern white pine
	The second oldest covered bridge in North America
	The oldest covered bridge in New Hampshire
	Center pier is integral with an active dam

Project Highlights:

	Town Lattice Trusses with added arches
	Transportation Enhancement (TE) funded project
	Designed temporary bracing to slow racking
	Large amount of original material retained