Tioronda Bridge, bridge in NY, United States
Tioronda Bridge is a small truss bridge spanning Fishkill Creek in Beacon, built around 1870 and measuring approximately 110 feet long by 16 feet wide. It features a distinctive bowstring truss design with arched hollow tubes that once provided structural support but now serve primarily as railings.
The bridge was constructed by the Ohio Bridge Company in 1873 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 in recognition of its significance as a 19th-century engineering structure. It was closed in 1985 and demolished in 2006, leaving only stone abutments and the bowstring trusses as remaining elements.
The name Tioronda was given to the area by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft in the 1800s as a reference to native heritage and stories. The bridge sits within Madam Brett Park, a quiet walking area that reflects the town's connection to its mills and early industrial past.
You can explore the bridge through walking trails in Madam Brett Park and along the riverside terrain, which has changed little since the 1800s. The area is easily accessible on foot and provides a quiet setting for exploring the historic site.
The bridge was one of the few 19th-century structures built on a patented design model and remains one of only two similar structures in the United States, with only one other bridge in Pennsylvania sharing comparable engineering. Though demolished in 2006, discussions continue about potentially reusing the preserved bowstring trusses in future reconstruction projects.
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