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  • Albany Covered Bridge

    Albany Covered Bridge

    An autumn photograph of the covered bridge crossing the Swift River in Albany, NH.
    Albany Covered Bridge

    The covered bridge in Albany spans the Swift River which parallels the Kancamagus Highway east from the route’s high point (2,855′) at Kancamagus Pass, in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Built in 1858, it uses a Paddleford truss design, developed by Peter Paddleford in the 1800’s and characterized by a fairly complex arrangement of rafters, posts, and struts that support the roadway and roof. The bridge is 100 feet long and 15 feet wide. It still carries vehicle and foot traffic across the river, although additional supports were added to handle the heavier loads of today’s cars and trucks.

    Part of my portfolio of photographs, this image uses an artistic software filter to impart a painterly appearance; prints are available from my Pixels shop.