Newfield Bridge
Bridge in Newfield, New York
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Newfield Bridge is a wooden covered bridge over the Cayuga Inlet west branch. It is in Newfield, Tompkins County, New York. It is one of 29 covered bridges in New York State[2] and the oldest covered bridge in New York that continues to carry motor vehicle traffic.
Newfield Bridge | |
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Newfield Covered Bridge, February 2010 | |
| Coordinates | 42°21′47″N 76°35′28″W |
| Crosses | Cayuga Inlet west branch |
| Locale | Newfield, New York |
| Official name | Newfield Covered Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Town lattice covered bridge |
| Total length | 115 feet (35 m) |
| Width | 16 feet (4.9 m) |
| Clearance above | 9 feet 5 inches (2.87 m) |
| History | |
| Construction start | 1851 |
| Construction end | 1853 |
Newfield Covered Bridge | |
| Location | Covered Bridge St., Newfield, New York |
| Coordinates | 42°21′47″N 76°35′27″W |
| Area | 0 acres (0 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 00000095[1] |
| Added to NRHP | February 25, 2000 |
| Construction cost | $800 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Newfield Bridge | |
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.[1]
Gallery
Bridge as viewed from observation deck
Plaque located inside bridge showing restoration date
Looking through the bridge, showing the truss and arch structure
Historic marker
Interpretive signage
