Carlton Covered Bridge – Swanzey
| Date: | 5-8-2025 |
| Location: | Swanzey, NH |
| Water Body: | Ashuelot River |
| Year Built: | 1869 |
| Bridge Length: | 142 feet, 3 inches |
| Truss Type: | Queenspost truss |
| Parking: | 5-7 cars |
| NH Bridge Number: | 7 |
The Carlton Covered Bridge is in Swanzey NH. Since I was already heading there for a quick hike up Mt. Caeser, I figured I would take some photos of this bridge while I was here.
The bridge was originally built in 1789 but was reconstructed in 1869 then repaired again in 1976. The bridge spans 67’3” over the Ashuelot River. It is located just of Route 32 on Carlton Road. The bridge was built with a Queenspost Truss for support.
I was glad to visit this bridge in the spring before all the leaves block its views from the side. This bridge is the smallest of the 4 covered bridges in Swanzey. The Carlton Covered bridge is listed at #7 in the NH Covered Bridge Registry.
