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Historic Bridges: Connecticut River

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.


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Total Bridges Found: 8

Calvin Coolidge Memorial Bridge
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MA-9 (Russell Street) Over Connecticut River in Northampton and Hadley: Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal Continuous 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Box Beam, Fixed
Length: 1,441 ft. Main Span: 296 ft. Roadway: 53.2 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1937 By: T. Stuart and Son Company of Harvard, Massachusetts and W. and L. Engineering Company of Boston, Massachusetts
This impressive continuous deck truss is noted for its art deco details.
Cheshire Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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VT-11 and NH-11 Over Connecticut River in Charlestown: Sullivan County, New Hampshire and Windsor County, Vermont, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 500 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1930 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This state line bridge consists of an attractive trio of rare Pennsylvania through truss spans, with relatively short span lengths for this truss configuration.
East Haddam Bridge
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CT-82 Over Connecticut River in East Haddam: Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 885 ft. Main Span: 460 ft. Roadway: 24.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1913 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Alfred P. Boller of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Boller, Hodge, and Baird)
This is one of the most visually impressive swing bridges in the country, with its large swing span paired with an impressive fixed through truss span.
General Pierce Bridge
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Montague City Road Over Connecticut River in Greenfield: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 18 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 753 ft. Main Span: 398 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1947 By: Unknown
This bridge is noted for its striking skew and unusual portal bracing.
Norwottuck Rail-Trail Bridge
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Railroad (Norottuck Rail-Trail) Over Connecticut River in Northampton and Hadley: Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,492 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Main Spans: 8
Built 1887 By: R. F. Hawkins Iron Works of Springfield, Massachusetts and G. M. Tompson
This is a very large and early rivet-connected lattice through truss bridge, and it has been preserved for pedestrian use.
Old Saybrook - Old Lyme Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Amtrak, Northeast Corridor, and Shore Line East) Over Connecticut River in Old Lyme and Old Saybrook: Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss,
Length: 1,570 ft. Main Span: 158 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1907 By: Unknown and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois
This bridge is one of the finest and earliest surviving Scherzer rolling lift bascule bridges and is complimented by a long series of pin-connected truss spans.
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Schell Bridge
Northfield Bridge
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Northfield Road Over Connecticut River in Northfield: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal Cantilever (Arched) 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 515 ft. Main Span: 352 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1903 By: New England Structural Company of East Everett, Massachusetts and Edward S. Shaw of Boston, Massachusetts
This very old and unique cantilever bridge with ornate gothic details utilizes the rare Pennsylvania truss configuration, yet is slated for demolition!
Turners Falls - Gill Bridge
Gill - Montague Bridge
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Main Road (Avenue A) Over Connecticut River in Turners Falls and Riverside: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,733 ft. Main Span: 450 ft. Roadway: 27.6 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1938 By: Daniel O'Connells Sons of Holyoke, Massachusetts
This is a stunning bridge with art deco style detailing evident in its aesthetic treatment.

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