- Collection
- Columbia Bridge Company Collection
- Title
- Columbia Bridge Company Collection
- Object ID
- MG0217
- Date Range
- 1809-1843
distinction of being the world's longest covered bridge. The wood
and stone structure had 27 piers, a carriageway, walkway, and two towpaths to guide
canal traffic across the river. Much of the mostly oak timber used in its construction was
salvaged from the previous bridge. Its roof was covered with shingles