Crook Point Bascule Bridge, Railway bridge in Providence, United States.
The steel railway drawbridge spans 850 feet across the Seekonk River, connecting Providence's Fox Point neighborhood to East Providence with its longest span reaching 125 feet.
The bridge opened in 1908 as part of the East Side Railroad Tunnel project to connect New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad lines with Providence Union Station.
The fixed upright position of this abandoned structure has transformed it into a permanent part of Providence's skyline, drawing photographers and urban explorers.
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation maintains ownership of the structure while the Providence Redevelopment Agency manages development proposals for its future use.
The bridge employs the Scherzer Rolling Lift design, which raises its deck through a rocking motion rather than traditional hinges, making it mechanically different from standard drawbridges.
Location: Rhode Island
Official opening: 1908
GPS coordinates: 41.82429,-71.38629
Latest update: May 12, 2025 05:42
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