Old Blenheim Covered Bridge
Schoharie County. Built 1855, 232 ft over Schoharie Creek. National Historic Landmark rebuilt in 2018 after 2011 flooding.
1855
Year Built
Long Truss
National Register
County
Schoharie
1855
Crosses
Schoharie Creek
Bridge Type/Truss Design
Long
Length (feet)
232ft
The Old Blenheim Bridge spanned Schoharie Creek at North Blenheim and was built in 1855 by Nicholas Powers. Its double barreled Long truss with a central arch made it one of the longest single span covered bridges in the world, and it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The original bridge was destroyed by flooding from Hurricane Irene in 2011, and a faithful reconstruction was completed in 2018. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.
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