Derby-Shelton Bridge, Railway and road bridge over Housatonic River in Connecticut, United States.
The Derby-Shelton Bridge stretches 465.9 feet across the Housatonic River with closed-spandrel concrete arches connecting the cities of Derby and Shelton.
The current structure, built in 1918 by the Connecticut State Highway Department, replaced an earlier steel-arch bridge from 1891 and a wooden covered bridge from 1857.
The bridge functions as a central meeting point between two communities, connecting Route 34 in Derby to Route 110 in Shelton through State Road 712.
Recent improvements include wider sidewalks, decorative lighting, and a dedicated cycle track, accommodating approximately 14,000 vehicles daily across the Housatonic River.
The bridge structure maintains dual functionality for both railway and road transportation, featuring period-style lights that follow dark-sky guidelines.
Location: Connecticut
Official opening: 1918
GPS coordinates: 41.31890,-73.09080
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46
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