Sunderland Bridge, Road bridge in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, United States.
Sunderland Bridge is a road bridge that crosses the Connecticut River between South Deerfield and Sunderland in western Massachusetts. It uses a deck truss design to carry vehicular traffic over roughly 1,200 feet of river.
The original bridge was destroyed during a major flood in 1936, leading to its reconstruction in 1937. The structure received significant updates in the 1990s to reinforce and modernize it.
The bridge's structural elements represent mid-20th century American engineering practices, with its design reflecting the technological capabilities of that period.
The bridge carries Massachusetts Route 116 and serves as a key transportation link for residents on both sides of the river. It remains open year-round and handles daily traffic between the two communities.
The bridge's metal deck truss configuration demonstrates efficient engineering principles, using interconnected structural elements to distribute weight across its span.
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