Bulkeley Bridge, Stone arch bridge in Hartford, United States
Bulkeley Bridge is a stone deck arch bridge in Hartford, Connecticut, that crosses the Connecticut River on nine arches, linking Hartford to East Hartford. The roadway sits on top of the arch structure and carries three major roads used by a large volume of motor traffic every day.
The site was previously occupied by the Hartford Toll Bridge, which burned down in 1895, leaving the two cities without a direct crossing. Construction of the stone replacement began soon after and was completed in 1908.
The bridge takes its name from Morgan Bulkeley, a former Connecticut governor who actively supported its construction. Crossing it today means following a route that has been central to daily life between the two cities for over a century.
The bridge is open around the clock as a main road link between Hartford and East Hartford and carries heavy traffic throughout the day. It is designed for motor vehicles, so anyone on foot should take care when crossing.
The bridge was built using grey and pink granite and is considered the largest stone arch bridge ever constructed in New England. All of that granite was cut and placed by hand, without the use of modern lifting equipment.
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