Riverside Avenue Bridge
Riverside Avenue Bridge, Cast iron bridge in Riverside, Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Description
Riverside Avenue Bridge is a cast iron bridge in Greenwich that spans across the New Haven Line railroad tracks. It connects both sides of the community and shows the industrial construction methods of its time.
History
The structure was originally built in 1871 as part of a larger construction and later moved to its current location in Riverside. This relocation in the 1890s reflected how infrastructure was adapted to support evolving community development.
Culture
The bridge represents a milestone in American infrastructure development, demonstrating the engineering capabilities and architectural styles of the nineteenth century.
Practical
The bridge underwent major restoration in 1988 and received a new concrete deck fitted within its original structure. Both vehicles and pedestrians can safely use the crossing today.
Did you know?
This is one of the few remaining operational cast iron bridges in the United States and is protected as a historic structure. Its preservation reflects the community's commitment to maintaining early engineering achievements.
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