National Register of Historic Places

Ware-Hardwick Covered Bridge

Ware, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Listed
May 7, 1986
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86001006

About this property

Ware–Hardwick Covered Bridge is a historic covered bridge spanning the Ware River on Old Gilbertville Road and Bridge Street in Ware and the village of Gilbertville within Hardwick, Massachusetts. It is one of a small number of surviving 19th-century covered bridges in the state. The bridge was built in 1886, extensively rebuilt in 1986–1987, and was closed in 2002 due to structural issues and a limited carrying capacity. The bridge reopened in October 2010 and no longer has a weight limit according to MassDOT. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Location

Ware, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
42.31031, -72.21208

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Nearby Historic Sites

Gilbertville Historic District
Listed
0.2 mi
Hardwick Village Historic District
Listed
2.8 mi
Church Street Historic District
Listed
3.3 mi
Ware Millyard Historic District
Listed
3.7 mi
Ware Town Hall
Industrial
3.8 mi

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When was Ware-Hardwick Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?

Ware-Hardwick Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Ware-Hardwick Covered Bridge?

Ware-Hardwick Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Ware-Hardwick Covered Bridge?

The period of significance for Ware-Hardwick Covered Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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