Johnsonville Covered Bridge CT
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Description: Johnsonville Village, formerly a bustling mill community and a popular tourist destination, once thrived in East Haddam, Connecticut. The covered bridge in Johnsonville stands as a testament to early bridge construction techniques. Kronenberger & Sons Restoration has deep ties with Johnsonville. The inception of KSR can be traced back to Johnsonville, where its founder, Tom Kronenberger Sr., was enlisted by Raymond Schmitt in the 1960s to relocate and reconstruct historic structures, including a Victorian stable and a chapel, to the Johnsonville site. The construction of the Bicentennial Covered Bridge commenced on July 1st, 1976, with Thomas Kronenberger Sr. leading a team of six workers. This bridge combines both arch trusses and king post trusses, representing two distinct methods of historical bridge construction. During the building process, the primary trusses were meticulously assembled on land and then raised into position using a crane. Framing materials for the project were sourced from Charles Parker Co. in Meriden, while historic lumber for the exterior cladding was discovered in storage near the bridge's location. Upon its completion on November 3, 1976, the bridge showcased an impressive use of five different wood species. While most original covered bridges featured a single opening at each end, spacious enough for the passage of horse-drawn carriages, Johnsonville’s covered bridge boasts dual openings at both ends – one for carriages and another for pedestrians.