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Engineering and Construction of Penobscot Narrows Bridge & Observatory
Innovative Engineering
About the Observatory
The Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory is located in the heart of midcoast Maine. The bridge spans the Penobscot River, linking the town of Prospect with Verona, just south and a bit downriver from the town of Bucksport.
Penobscot Narrows Bridge & Observatory
Taller Than the Statue of Liberty!
The Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory is the crown jewel of coastal Maine, offering spectacular 360-degree views of the Penobscot River and Bay, the Maine countryside and the distant western mountains. Tourists and travel writers alike have been attracted to the unique character of this structure, its historical significance and the stunning vistas. Engineering and transportation geeks are fascinated by the award-winning and innovative design.
Wire Bridge, New Portland, Maine
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Sewall's Bridge, York, Maine
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Grist Mill Bridge, East Lebanon, Maine
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Bailey Island Bridge, Harpswell, Maine
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Other Historic Bridges
As Maine's bridges become older and the state continues its effort to maintain a modern transportation system, a concerted effort is also made to preserve bridges of historical significance or unique design or construction.
The following bridges fall under this heading:
Sunday River Bridge (Artist's Covered Bridge), Newry, Maine
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