Historic Durgin Covered Bridge — Attraction in Sandwich

The Durgin Covered Bridge in Sandwich, NH is a charming 1869 Paddleford‑truss timber span crossing the Cold (or Swift) River. Measuring 110 ft long (96 ft clear span) and just 14 ft wide, it feels cozy and nostalgic. Resting on stone abutments with a metal gabled roof, it was reinforced in the late 1960s to support fire trucks. Parking is available off Fellows Hill Rd, and autumn foliage reflections make for postcard-perfect views. This peaceful, historic bridge deeply connects you to rural New...

A charming covered bridge in the middle of nowhere.

If you live near this historic landmark, and if you love covered bridges - you definitely need to come check it out. It's in pretty decent condition, and the area is nice and cool in the summer.

However, there aren't a ton of areas you can park aside from the side of the road, so if it's a busy time of year it's best to just drive through it and...

What a great bridge. Very easy to get to and fun to walk through. There was also easy access to the water below. We've seen alot of bridges and this is now one of my favorites. Even though it's not that big I really like seeing the wood work and construction from the inside. If your in the area stop by and check it out. There is a 6 ton weight limit so we couldn't drive through it but...