Whittier Bridge
Also known as The Great Bridge
About Whittier Bridge
Whittier Bridge, at Old NH 25, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 15, 1984: the first place in Ossipee to be listed. Only 386 of New Hampshire’s 802 listings are older. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the local level. It describes its style as Paddleford Truss, as it does for 1 other New Hampshire listings.
What it isCovered bridge in West Ossipee, Carroll County, New Hampshire, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 24 MB · National Archives↗Finding Whittier Bridge
Old NH 25, Ossipee
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Whittier Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Whittier Bridge
Is Whittier Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 15, 1984 (Register number 84002558).
Is Whittier Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Hampshire has 24 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Joy Farm, 6.8 miles away.
Can you visit Whittier Bridge?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Whittier Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77844776 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.