Reynolds Bridge, bridge in United States of America
Reynolds Bridge is a concrete arch bridge built in 1928 in Thomaston, Connecticut, spanning the Naugatuck River. It features three open-spandrel arches with the main span reaching 169 feet, and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
Construction started in 1925 after the state Department of Transportation decided to improve travel routes. The old crossing was narrow and flood-prone, so the new bridge was raised higher to prevent flooding and handle more traffic safely.
The bridge was named after the original landowner in the area. Today, residents and visitors use it as a key crossing, and many stop to observe the sturdy arches and the craftsmanship visible in its structure.
The bridge is located in Thomaston, roughly midway between Waterbury and downtown, near Exit 38 on Connecticut Route 8. It has sidewalks on both sides for pedestrians to walk across safely.
The river is crossed not only by road but also above an active railroad and a former streetcar line, both running beneath the structure. This makes it one of the rare bridges that simultaneously carries three different transportation routes.
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