The Unique Cribstone Bridge In Harpswell Is The Only One Of Its Kind In Maine
By Michelle|Published January 21, 2022
×
Michelle
Author
Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
For questions, comments and inquiries please email: mstarin@onlyinyourstate.com.
Maine is full of unique attractions that you won’t find anywhere else. While the word “attraction” can mean something different to everyone, to us it’s anything that we’d get in the car and go out of our way to see. In a place like Maine you’ll find things like that everywhere! This bridge, located in Harpswell, is a great example of a unique Maine attraction!
One of the most beautiful areas in Maine is the region tucked up just north of the midcoast. This area, which includes places like Harpswell and Bailey's Island, feels untouched and exactly like what one might expect to see in Maine.
It's here where you'll find one of the most impressive bridges in the state. It's not the longest or the tallest, but the construction of it proves just how capable and inventive Mainers can be.
The Cribstone Bridge, which is also known as the Bailey Island Bridge, was constructed in 1928 to connect Bailey Island with Orr's Island. Up until this time those traveling between the two needed to do so by boat.
Maine's tides are some of the most dramatic in the world! And they represent the biggest change from low to high on the entire east coast. In a single day water can rise up to 12 feet during high tide!
This inventive construction has stood the test of time. With the exception of one reconstruction in 2009, the bridge has remained intact through wicked storms, high tides, and other natural forces.
