Lowes Bridge is a covered bridge in a rural part of Guilford, Maine. Built in 1857, this bridge was washed away by the flood of April 1, 1987.[1] A modern covered bridge, patterned after the original, was built on the original abutments in 1990.[2] The replacement was built to have a larger load-capacity and was raised in order to prevent damage from future flooding.[3]
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| Nearest city | Guilford, Maine, US |
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| Coordinates | 45°10′29.9″N 69°18′54.3″W / 45.174972°N 69.315083°W |
| Built | 1857 |
| Architectural style | Long Truss |
The bridge, located just off Route 15 south of Guilford Village, has a clear span of 120 feet over the Piscataquis River.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Governor declares emergency". The Bangor Daily News. 1987-04-02. p. 3. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
- ^ "Bridge bids to be opened". The Bangor Daily News. 1989-06-16. p. 11. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
- ^ a b "Historic Covered Bridges - Lowes Bridge | MaineDOT". www.maine.gov. Retrieved 2023-08-23.