Wooden Bridges SE
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #9 of 43 Environmental mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
WOODEN BRIDGES SE
So I was exploring Skyrim for about the thousandth time, & I noticed that no matter how big the body of water there is a big stone bridge. This didn't make sense, because (1) the citizens of Skyrim have carts & wagons but they don't use them. (2) Why would they carry stones & build a stone bridge next to a lumber mill? So I changed a few of the bridges that are near lumber mills & on the less traveled roads.VERSION 1. 1: ADDED WOODEN BRIDGE TO DARK WATER CROSSING.
VERSION 1. 2: ADDED "EYE CANDY" TO BRIDGES. ( See images).
VERSION 1. 3: ADDED WOODEN BRIDGE TO ANGA'S MILL. VERSION SE: Special Edition
VERSION 2. 0: Fixed problems with water flow around bridges.
VERSION 2. 1: Fixed water FX under Riverwood bridge. DISCRIPTION: This mod changes some of the bridges from stone to wooden.
LOCATIONS: Riverwood Half Moon Mill Heartwood Mill Treva's Watch Camp Dark Water Crossing Anga's mill
REQUIREMENTS: It's probably a good idea to have Skyrim installed. No DLC's required. No SKSE.
COMPATABILATY: I tested it with: Touring Carriages Travelers of Skyrim Lanterns of Skyrim Populated Lands Roads Paths The land and NAVMeshes around the bridges have been adjusted slightly so it should work with most mods. Wooden Bridges does not use any custom meshes or textures, so it will work with mods that alter textures.
INCOMPATABILATY: Any mod that changes the shape of the landscape around the bridges. Any mod that changes the NAVMeshes around the bridges.
TO INSTALL: Use NMM or drop Wooden Bridges.esp into your Skyrim Data folder. Move Wooden Bridges.esp to the bottom of your load order.
TO UNINSTALL:
Wooden Bridges SE replaces several stone bridges in Skyrim with wooden ones, focusing on locations near lumber mills and less-traveled roads. It includes six locations, such as Riverwood and Half Moon Mill, and has been updated to fix water flow issues. No DLC or SKSE required, and it avoids custom meshes for broad compatibility.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 618 endorsements and over 12k downloads.
- Adds logical variety to bridge design, especially near lumber mills.
- Lightweight and compatible with texture mods since it uses vanilla assets.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects six bridges, so the change is subtle and may not be noticeable for players who don't visit those specific locations.
- Incompatible with any mod that alters landscape or navmeshes around the bridges, which could conflict with popular overhaul mods.
- Last updated in 2016, so it may not have been tested with the latest Skyrim SE patches or newer mods.
For Skyrim players who want a touch of realism and variety in the world, especially those who appreciate small environmental tweaks. It's perfect for roleplayers who notice details like bridges near lumber mills. Skip if you're looking for major overhauls or if you use mods that heavily modify the landscape around these areas.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like NMM or Vortex, just download and activate the mod; otherwise, drop the .esp file into your Data folder.
- Place this mod early in your load order to avoid conflicts with landscape mods that might override the bridge areas.
- Since it doesn't use custom meshes, you can safely pair it with texture overhauls like Skyrim 202X.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Rogerh9000
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 12,669
- Endorsements
- 618
- Category
- Environmental
- Created
- 10/31/2016
- Updated
- 11/19/2016
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