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Bardwell's Ferry Bridge

Details unconfirmedBoat Launch · Conway, MA
Bardwell's Ferry Bridge, Conway, Massachusetts
Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Right now

An 1882 lenticular truss bridge over the Deerfield River on the Conway-Shelburne line, closed to vehicles but open to foot and bicycle traffic. Deep pools below the bridge draw anglers, and paddlers and tubers use the area as an informal put-in.

What to expect

Accessibility
Unpaved riverbank access.
Fishing
Allowed Deep pools noted as good habitat for larger fish.
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed
Managed by
Towns of Conway and Shelburne / Commonwealth of Massachusetts

What's here

Not here

No dock
No dock; informal bank access only.

Common questions

Can I drive across Bardwell's Ferry Bridge?
No. The historic bridge is currently closed to vehicles; foot and bicycle traffic are allowed.
Is Bardwell's Ferry Bridge wheelchair accessible?
Unpaved riverbank access.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (authority contact, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-09-13.