Main Street Bridge

The Main Street Bridge extends across the Rippowam River with a wrought-iron lenticular truss design that demonstrates engineering excellence from the late 19th century.

The Berlin Iron Bridge Company constructed this structure as part of Connecticut's infrastructure expansion, making it the only remaining wrought-iron lenticular truss bridge on a major urban route.

The bridge represents a period of industrial growth in Stamford, reflecting the technological capabilities and architectural preferences of American bridge construction in the 1800s.

Located in the center of Stamford, the bridge maintains regular vehicle and pedestrian traffic while connecting residential areas to the commercial district.

Among Connecticut's seventeen remaining pony truss bridges, this structure features specific design elements that required less material while supporting greater weights.

Location: Fairfield County

Architects: Berlin Iron Bridge Co.

GPS coordinates: 41.05389,-73.54556

Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:56