Butts Bridge

The Parker truss bridge spans 231 feet across the Quinebaug River with concrete abutments supporting a 31-foot-wide roadway for vehicle passage.

Built in 1936 by Fort Pitt Bridge Works following devastating floods, this structure replaced previous wooden and wrought iron bridges that served colonial-era travelers.

The bridge represents a significant example of early automotive age engineering listed in the National Register of Historic Places since 2010.

Bridge Number 1649 accommodates more than 2,300 vehicles daily, connecting the communities between Norwich and Plainfield along Route 668.

Remnants of previous bridge abutments remain visible upstream, providing physical evidence of the location's transportation evolution through different construction methods.

Location: Connecticut

GPS coordinates: 41.65139,-71.97083

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46