Schell Bridge, Steel cantilever Pennsylvania truss bridge in Northfield, Massachusetts.
The Schell Bridge extends 515 feet across the Connecticut River, featuring a main span of 352 feet and a width of 19 feet.
Construction of the bridge, commissioned by Francis R. Schell for $42,000, began in 1901 and concluded in 1903 under engineer Edward S. Shaw's design.
The bridge incorporates Gothic Revival decorative elements, representing early 20th-century architectural preferences in infrastructure design.
Massachusetts Department of Transportation plans to replace the structure with a new steel-tied arch bridge for pedestrians, bicycles, and emergency vehicles.
The bridge functions as a three-span continuous truss under live load while acting as a simple truss span with cantilevered ends under dead load.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.71220,-72.45330
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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