Near Hadley in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Hadley Bow Bridge

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 5, 2019

1. Hadley Bow Bridge Marker

Inscription. The Hadley "Bow Bridge, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, was constructed in 1885 atop masonry-built foundations to replace a burned 1813 timber covered bridge. The Bow Bridge is an example of a lenticular or lens-shaped truss and is one of only two or three of the "half-through" or "semi-deck" variety. The bridge is unique because the bridge deck is located at the middle of trusses either at the top or bottom of the trusses. The Bow Bridge is a stunning example of late-nineteenth century, early-American bridge building and engineering ingenuity. The bridge was permanently closed to all traffic in 1983, effectively dividing the Town of Hadley in half. What you see before you today is the original Hadley Bow Bridge, painstakingly restored while maintaining its striking architectural beauty within the magnificent Sacandaga River valley

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.

Location. 43° 18.864′ N, 73° 50.715′ W. Marker is near Hadley, New York, in Saratoga County. It is on Old Corinth Road, on

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the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hadley NY 12835, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

in the Capital District,

and in the Albany Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bow Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Paper Mill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hadley & Lake Luzerne Korean War and Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jeremy Rockwell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Arlington Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Post Office (approx. ¼ mile away); Church Of Rockwell Falls (approx. ¼ mile away); To Those Who Served (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hadley.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 5, 2019

2. Hadley Bow Bridge Marker

Hadley Bow Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 5, 2019

3. Hadley Bow Bridge

View from Hadley Bow Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 5, 2019

4. View from Hadley Bow Bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 412 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3, 4. submitted on July 7, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.