South Norwalk Railroad Bridge

The South Norwalk Railroad Bridge is a steel railroad bridge that spans Main Street and Washington Street, carrying four Metro-North tracks overhead. The structure uses a through Pratt truss design and provides a clearance of about 11 feet (3.4 meters) below for vehicles and pedestrians to pass underneath.

This bridge was built in 1895 by the Berlin Iron Bridge Company as part of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad expansion. It served to connect the Danbury Branch and New Haven Line, becoming a key part of the regional rail network during that era.

The bridge stands within the South Main and Washington Streets Historic District, marking the intersection of the Danbury Branch and New Haven Line railway systems.

The best view of the steel structure can be seen from street level or from the sidewalks underneath the bridge. Since active train traffic runs continuously, visitors should stay alert and respectful of the operating railroad activity.

Next to the bridge stands the South Norwalk Switch Tower Museum, which displays the mechanical lever and signal systems that once controlled train movements at this junction. This preserved control station offers insight into how train operations were managed manually before modern automation.

Location: Norwalk

GPS coordinates: 41.09889,-73.41889

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:45