Cilleyville Covered Bridge NH
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Description: The Cilleyville Covered Bridge was constructed by a local carpenter named Print Atwood, who received assistance from Al Emerson and Charles Wilson. According to local stories, there's a belief that Emerson and Wilson, in a fit of frustration, may have cut some of the timbers too short during construction, leading to the bridge's noticeable tilt. Conversely, engineers might argue that the tilt is a result of the inherent design of the Town lattice truss. This bridge holds significance as the final covered bridge built in Andover and likely the shortest one. It was later limited to pedestrian use after being bypassed in 1959. Originally dubbed the Bog Bridge, it resides in the Cilleyville region of Andover. Interestingly, there was a separate Cilleyville Bridge nearby that spanned the Blackwater River. After this bridge was dismantled in 1908, the original Bog Bridge earned the moniker of Cilleyville Bridge. In 1962, the roof underwent re-shingling, incurring a cost of $600. However, on March 9, 1982, the roof collapsed under the weight of heavy snow. Subsequently, the town executed repairs in July of the same year, amounting to $3,400. The Cilleyville Bridge served as a blueprint for the Shattuck murals portraying quintessential scenes of New Hampshire life, formerly displayed at the State House in Concord. Notably, the Cilleyville Bridge is registered on the National Register of Historic Places.