Sakonnet River Rail Bridge, Railway bridge in Portsmouth, US
The Sakonnet River Rail Bridge stretched across the Sakonnet River between Portsmouth and Tiverton, measuring 1899 meters in total length.
The Pennsylvania Steel Company constructed the swing bridge in 1899, providing the only rail connection between Aquidneck Island and the mainland for many decades.
The Portsmouth Historical Society maintains a circular section of the original bridge structure, displayed permanently in the Old Town Hall museum collection.
The bridge ceased operations in 1980 after sustaining damage from an overweight military cargo train, leading to its subsequent removal between 2006 and 2007.
The bridge utilized a swing mechanism where one section remained anchored while another portion moved to create passage for water vessels underneath.
Location: Portsmouth
Official opening: 1899
Length: 1,899 m
GPS coordinates: 41.63900,-71.21330
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:21
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