Art, thank you. I am surprised you were able to tell anything about this bridge. I'm still looking for another photo !
Its a late 1870s or early 1880s Whipple, based on the appearance and lightness of structure.
I wish there was more detail so that the builder could be identified. I'd love to find another Columbia Bridge Works product. We've got two identified in IL (one still in existence). I'd love to find more.
I'm still hoping to determine that they built bridges in NJ.
Regards,
Art S.
I have found a news article from 1955 that mentions the old covered bridge and the old metal bridge being built in the vicinity of of the current US 36 bridge and Nelson Park area. Hopefully giving us some idea of the general location of this bridge. Ive linked to that page in this comment. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14376194/cowford-bridge-1955...