New Hampshire and Maine Homes and Condos

Rye New Hampshire - Historic Bridge For Sale!

Yep, you read that correctly - we do, in fact, have a bridge for sale right here in Rye New Hampshire.  And it's also one that's eligible for being listed in the National Register of Historic Places due to the significance of its engineering.

Why is this historic bridge being offered up for auction?  Federal law stipulates that all historic bridges must be offered to the public before any demolition can take place.

Where is this bridge for sale?  If you know where Odiorne Point State Park is on the Atlantic Ocean in Rye NH, you're almost right on it.  Look for the Odiorne Point boat launch, and it's right there.

Details of the bridge:

• 22 feet long

• 6 feet by 16 feet floor structure

• 4.3 foot sidewalk on one side, 3.5 foot sidewalk on the other side

If you're seriously interested in owning this bridge, you must submit a written bid by July 16, 2008.  These bids will be opened on the 17th of July.

Those involved in the bid process have stated that the highest money offered may not necessarily be the winning bid.  The person bidding will be interviewed to show just how they will remove the bridge, how the bridge will be used once removed, and they'll also have to demonstrate what they intend to do to preserve the historic integrity of the bridge.

Notes of interest to those thinking of placing a bid:

• minimum bid is $1.00

• up to $70,000 will be available to assist in the moving and reconstruction of the bridge

• bridge is being sold 'as is'.

We've probably all heard that saying, "I've got a bridge I can sell you".  Now you've heard that there really is a bridge for sale here in Rye New Hampshire!

To get a bidder's package, you need to contact Phillip Miles or Dawn Pulica of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation's Bureau of Right-of-Way, 603-271-3222.

If you're interested in New Hampshire real estate in the Portsmouth NH and Rye NH area, call me today at 888-349-5678 x 3839, or send me an email, and let's talk real estate!

 
            
   





                                  
  Ann Cummings, New Hampshire REALTOR
  RE/MAX Coast to Coast
  Portsmouth NH
  ann@anncummings.com
  888-349-5678 x 3839
  Servicing the Coastal Areas of NH & Southern Maine                    



                                    

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