Stevenson Dam Bridge

The Stevenson Dam Bridge extends 1213 feet in length and 42 feet in width, carrying Connecticut Route 34 between the towns of Monroe and Oxford.

The bridge construction concluded in 1919, replacing a wooden suspension structure known as Zoar Bridge that stood south of the Halfway River confluence.

The bridge represents early 20th-century engineering innovation in Connecticut, integrating transportation infrastructure with hydroelectric power generation capabilities.

The structure accommodates approximately 10,300 vehicles daily and contains 24 concrete arches spanning across the Housatonic River dam spillway.

This concrete structure stands as the sole highway bridge in Connecticut positioned directly atop a dam spillway, combining transportation and water control functions.

Location: Connecticut

Official opening: 1919

GPS coordinates: 41.38320,-73.17150

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45