35 of America's Best Covered Bridges (new)

Where: Ashuelot, NH
When Built: 1865
Truss: Town lattice

The Ashuelot Covered Bridge in the center of Ashuelot village spans the Ashuelot River in a roughly north-south orientation. It consists of two spans with a total length of 178 feet and width of 29 feet. Its Town lattice truss allows light into the central roadway and sidewalks on each side.  One unusual feature of this bridge is that its sides are only sheathed to the height of the walkway handrails. Instead, the bridge roof is extended to create long eaves extend past the walkways, offering protection from the weather for both the trusses and the people who use the bridge. 

The bridge rests on a central pier and stone abutments that have been reinforced with concrete since the bridge was built. The central pier is protected by a metal breakwater. The bridge passes 11'7" over the water. 

Apparently a bridge was already standing at this site before the current bridge was completed in 1865 since older beams were found when repairs were made to the bridge after the New England Hurricane of 1938.