The Tallest, Most Impressive Bridge In New Hampshire Can Be Found In Portsmouth
By Michelle|Published April 16, 2020
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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.
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When it comes to bridges, we know that New Hampshire might be most famous for the covered variety. After all, we do have quite a few! And many can be found in remote little corners of the state with great history. But, these bridges aren’t the only examples of craftsmanship in the Granite State. This bridge might be the most well-known among those who travel north. It’s also the state’s tallest!
While not quite as quaint as the covered bridges elsewhere in the state, The 4,503-foot long and 135-foot tall Piscataqua River Bridge is one of the most important.
Work on the bridge began in 1968 and didn't finish until 1971. It's not easy building a bridge over a river that allows folks to more easily cross to a new state!
Even those who use the bridge often, might not know that tragedy struck during its construction. In 1970, two beams supporting the building efforts on the Kittery side of the bridge broke down. Four workers fell 75-feet to the death and another 7 were injured.
While utilitarian, this bridge is also lovely to cross. The views over the water and into Portsmouth remind us just how bustling the small city really is.
The Piscataqua River Bridge links Portsmouth, New Hampshire with Kittery, Maine. For directions on how to access it, click here.