Warehouse Point railroad bridge

The Warehouse Point railroad bridge is a steel girder bridge that spans the Connecticut River between Enfield and Suffield. The structure uses combined truss design and still carries train traffic today on the route toward New Haven and Springfield.

The original wooden bridge was built in 1843 using Howe truss design, but was completely rebuilt after 1865. The reconstruction with English iron was a significant step in modernizing American railway infrastructure.

The bridge shows how people in this region organized commerce and travel across the river, and how railways became essential for connecting communities. Visitors can still see today how the structure reflects the confidence people placed in new technologies.

The bridge is visible from the shore and can be observed from nearby roads. The best viewpoint is usually from the street on either side or from the river itself if you have access to the water.

The structure is among the few American railway bridges that were built or rebuilt before the end of the Civil War. This proximity to a major historical event makes its preservation especially valuable.