Raymondville Parabolic Bridge

The Raymondville Parabolic Bridge extends across the Raquette River with a lenticular truss design spanning the waterway in St Lawrence County.

Built in 1886 by the Berlin Iron Bridge Company of East Berlin, Connecticut, this structure represents engineering achievements of late nineteenth century American infrastructure.

The bridge stands as a testament to industrial innovation during the expansion period of American transportation networks in the northeastern United States.

While the bridge deck remains closed to all traffic since 1979, visitors can observe the structure from both approaches on foot.

The bridge incorporates a specific parabolic arch design that demonstrates the engineering techniques used for crossing waterways during the industrial age.

Location: New York

Architects: Berlin Iron Bridge Co.

GPS coordinates: 44.83972,-74.97972

Latest update: March 23, 2025 14:10