Stone Bridge, Bascule bridge in Rhode Island, US.
Stone Bridge is a bascule bridge made of stone and steel spanning the Seekonk River in Rhode Island. Its counterweight machinery can lift the main deck to let boats navigate through the waterway.
The bridge opened in 1907 to connect communities across the Seekonk River. It was built to serve both road traffic and maritime navigation needs.
The Stone Bridge represents early twentieth-century American engineering practices and demonstrates the integration of maritime and land transportation needs.
The bridge is open to cars and pedestrians, but traffic stops when boats pass through. Visitors should be aware that the bridge regularly operates its lifting mechanism.
The mix of traditional stone and modern steel mechanisms shows how early engineers blended old and new technology. The counterweight system and gears remain visible and working today.
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