Covered Bridge on Tweedside Road in Brockway

The covered bridge in Brockway, located at the end of Tweedside Road spanning the Magaguadavic River, was built in the early 1900s. At that time, Tweedside Road was part of the old St. Andrews Road connecting Fredericton to the southwest. Over the years, the river experienced several major floods, including significant ones in 1923 and 1961. However, in the spring of 1970, flooding was severe enough to wash out the bridge. As described by Donna Neilson in a 2001 article, “…the romantic covered bridge became a victim of the ravages of an ice jam and flood. It was lifted from its base and carried down river where it fetched up against a tree to lay sadly at an angle. Most of the community came to mourn the loss of a village icon which was never restored.” Following this loss, the wooden covered bridge was replaced with a metal one. The site remains an important part of local history, and remnants of the old bridge abutment can still be seen just above the present steel bridge. The accompanying photo captures the view looking up the Magaguadavic River, preserving the memory of this once-beloved landmark.