Bulkeley Bridge

Bulkeley Bridge is a stone arch bridge that spans the Connecticut River with nine stone arches, connecting Hartford to East Hartford across several hundred meters. The structure carries three major roads and supports substantial daily vehicle traffic between the two cities.

It was built after the Hartford Toll Bridge burned down in 1895, with construction completed in 1908 as its replacement. The new structure responded to the region's growing transportation demands after the earlier crossing was destroyed.

The bridge takes its name from Morgan Bulkeley, a Connecticut governor whose support helped establish it as a vital transportation link. His legacy remains visible whenever people cross this route today.

The bridge is open day and night as a busy main connection between the two cities. Those on foot should be aware this is primarily a road for motor vehicles and is not designed as a pedestrian route.

The structure contains more than 100,000 cubic yards (about 75,000 cubic meters) of grey and pink granite, making it the largest stone arch bridge built in New England. This massive amount of material was carefully cut and assembled to form the nine impressive arches.

Location: Hartford

Official opening: 1908

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: 41.76944,-72.66528

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47