WayfarrowWare–Hardwick Covered Bridge
Covered bridge · Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Ware–Hardwick Covered Bridge is a covered bridge in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Massachusetts has 9 covered bridges on record at Wayfarrow.
It was built in 1886, in the late 19th century, making it the 4th oldest of the 6 in Massachusetts with a recorded construction date; it crosses Ware River; it is about 137 feet long (the longest of 5 measured in Massachusetts).
Status check, 2026-11: Built in 1886 and heavily rebuilt in 1986–87, it was closed in 2002 and reopened in October 2010 after restoration. One source gives 139.1 ft and an 1887 date. Ware–Hardwick Covered Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 42.3103° N, 72.2125° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1886 |
|---|---|
| Crosses | Ware River |
| Length | 137 ft |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 42.31028, -72.21250 |
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Facts marked "approximately" carry an uncertain date in the source. Text on this page is generated from the sources above; no encyclopedia prose is copied. Last updated 2026-11-05.