Connecticut Southern railroad bridge

The Connecticut Southern Railroad bridge is a 5-span truss bridge connecting Hartford and East Hartford, Connecticut, over the Connecticut River. The bridge is 1,240 feet in length and 18.3 feet in width and was built ca. 1873 by the Hartford, Providence and Fishkill Railroad. The bridge is currently owned and maintained by the Connecticut Southern Railroad and carries freight traffic.

Connecticut Southern Railroad bridge
The bridge going over the Connecticut River
Coordinates41°46′35″N 72°39′27″W
CarriesRail traffic
CrossesConnecticut River
LocaleHartford, Connecticut
Maintained byCSO
Characteristics
Designtruss bridge
Clearance below28 ft (8.5 m)
Location

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