Warehouse Point railroad bridge

The Warehouse Point railroad bridge spans across the Connecticut River, connecting the towns of Enfield and Suffield with steel girder and truss construction methods.

Built in 1843 as a wooden Howe truss structure, the bridge underwent reconstruction in 1865 with iron components manufactured in England and assembled on site.

The bridge represents the evolution of American railway infrastructure, demonstrating the transition from wooden to metal construction in 19th-century transportation engineering.

The structure carries Amtrak's New Haven-Springfield Line, maintaining a single operational track despite having space for two parallel railway lines.

This iron bridge stands as one of the few remaining railway structures constructed in the United States before the end of the Civil War.

Location: Connecticut

GPS coordinates: 41.94330,-72.61390

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:05