Starrucca Viaduct

The Starrucca Viaduct is a railway bridge made of stone that spans across Starrucca Creek with 17 arches built from local bluestone. The structure crosses the valley with a sweeping arch design that supports active rail traffic.

The bridge was built between 1847 and 1848 for the New York and Erie Railroad and demonstrated early applications of advanced construction methods. It was a significant project that modernized railway infrastructure in the region.

The viaduct stands as a testament to nineteenth-century engineering, earning recognition on the National Register of Historic Places and as a National Civil Engineering Landmark.

You can view the bridge from Luciana Park on Depot Street and get clear views of the stone arch construction there. The park offers a suitable spot to observe the structure and the valley below.

The structure continues its original function after 175 years, carrying two standard gauge tracks while maintaining its original stone architecture and design elements.

Location: Lanesboro

Inception: 1848

Official opening: 1848

Height: 30.5 m

Length: 317 m

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: 41.96280,-75.58340

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:53