Cornwall Bridge

Cornwall Bridge is a concrete arch structure spanning the Housatonic River with railroad tracks passing below it. The span consists of several arches of varying lengths that work together to support vehicle traffic across two lanes.

Built in 1930, the bridge replaced an earlier wooden structure that once occupied this location. This new concrete design represented a major advance in connecting the two towns.

The bridge links two communities and allows travelers to see how engineering shaped daily life in this region. Visitors crossing it experience how a practical structure became part of the local identity.

Access is direct from the road as the bridge forms part of Route 7 and Route 4. Daytime visits offer the best viewing conditions when light clearly shows the arch structure and construction details.

The bridge was built by C.W. Blakeslee and Sons, a firm known for pioneering concrete bridge construction methods. It ranks among the rare open-spandrel examples constructed in Connecticut using this innovative approach.

Location: Connecticut

Inception: 1930

Official opening: 1930

GPS coordinates: 41.81940,-73.37280

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:43