A covered bridge that floated away during April’s flood is still stuck against an overpass support in New Brunswick’s Canaan River.
Built in 1927, the Cherryvale Covered Bridge is now submerged in water, except for its roof.
The bridge broke free on April 16, about 20 kilometres up from the Canaan River, and came to rest against the overpass support.
Now, the 87-year-old bridge is gradually being ripped apart by the current and many people in the Coles Island area say it is becoming an eyesore.
“It does take away from some of the beauty,” says Brian Maybee, who has spent his summers at a local trailer park since 2003. “It’s a shame that it made its way there but, it’s a bit of an eyesore.”
Area residents say they want it cleaned up sooner rather than later, but the province says they can’t fix the problem until water levels recede.
“There’s been requests that the bridge be replaced,” says New Brunswick Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Claude Williams.
“There’s some great interest in the area for the bridge to be replaced, but we are looking at this time at all available options.”
With files from CTV Atlantic's Jonathan MacInnis
