Buskirks Covered Bridge. Today less than 900 remain. Reinforcement and replacement work … a bridge in New York state … April 1, 2005, Buskirk, NY - It has been a long struggle, but the bridge is open, says Dick Wilson, President of the New York State Covered Bridge Society. Nearly 14,000 authentic wooden covered bridges once existed in our Nation. Buskirk’s Bridge is a one-lane, 14-panel, patented, Howe-truss structure covered bridge with a total length of about 160 feet. More Photos of Rexleigh Covered Bridge . Buskirk Covered Bridge. Painted a charming red color, the Buskirk Bridge dates all the way back to 1850 and can be found right near the towns of Hudson and Buskirk. Description: One of 4 historic covered bridges in Washington County. Washington County Superintendent of Public Works Willy Grimmke announced that the renewed span had passed inspection and will be opened to vehicle and foot traffic April 1. More Photos of Eagleville Covered Bridge . See Explore History Waterways Recreation Cambridge . The historic Buskirk Covered Bridge is unique because it is located over the Hoosick River between both Washington County and Rensselaer County. This style of bridge was built with a roof to protect the structure of the bridge from harsh natural elements like snow and rain to help prevent decay and rot. Buskirks Covered Bridge is a cultural feature (bridge) in Washington County. The bridge connects Washington and Rensselaer Counties. The Buskirk Covered Bridge connects Rensselaer and Washington counties and is one of the oldest covered bridges in New York State. Shushan Covered Bridge. More Photos of Shushan Covered Bridge . Address: Buskirk-West Hoosick Rd at Rte 103 & 59, Cambridge, NY, USA, Cambridge, New York, United States 12816. It was built in 1850 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. More Photos of Buskirk Covered Bridge . Most of the covered bridges in the United States were built between 1825 through the 1870s, but you’ll notice there are a few more modern covered bridges featured here as well. COVERED BRIDGE REALTY 1037 POINT ROAD WILLSBORO, NY 12996 Tel: Office-518-963-8616 Cell 518-755-7325 or 518-810-9556 EMAIL:Info@CoveredBridgeRealty.net The primary coordinates for Buskirks Covered Bridge places it within the NY 12028 ZIP Code delivery area.. Maps, Driving Directions & Local Area Information Featuring a Howe Truss design, the covered bridge is 152 feet in length and open for vehicular traffic. Rexleigh Covered Bridge. Welcome to the Pennsylvania Covered Bridge web site, we are dedicated to the preservation and restoration of all remaining covered bridges through out the United States. Eagleville Covered Bridge. Buskirk Bridge Open April 1. Still open for vehicle use, this darling Howe truss covered bridge sits right over the Hoosic River and will take you back to a simpler time. Buskirk Covered Bridge. Buskirks Covered Bridge, Washington County, New York. Washington County still has four covered bridges, and it is the only covered bridge in the United States with a roof over its entire length. The Buskirk Covered Bridge is a 164 foot long single-span, one-lane, Howe-truss wooden covered bridge crossing the Hoosick River between the hamlet of Buskirk (Formerly Buskirk Bridge) in the Rensselaer County Town of Hoosick on the south side of the Hoosick River, and the Washington County Town of White Creek on the north bank of the river.