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.
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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.
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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.
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The two communities went without a bridge for so long because the construction of one proved to be a bit of an engineering challenge.
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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!
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This variation makes it hard to construct a bridge that wouldn’t be destroyed by this powerful force or nature.
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To withstand strong tides and forceful winds, the bridge was built with slabs of local granite instead of the cement that other bridges use.
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Each piece was placed in a crisscross to allow for the tide to pass through without ruining the structural integrity of the bridge.
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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.
pavdw / Flickr And, as a result, travel is far more simple in this neck of the woods!
Have you visited the Cribstone Bridge? If you made it part of a larger adventure we’d love to hear what else you enjoyed in the area!
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And, as a result, travel is far more simple in this neck of the woods!
And, while you’re on the lookout for fun attractions to explore in the state we have another cool bridge you’ll want to see. The world’s tallest bridge observatory is right here in Maine and it’s bucket list worthy!
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Address: Bailey Island Bridge, Harpswell, ME, USA
