Whipple Cast and Wrought Iron Bowstring Truss Bridge
Whipple Cast and Wrought Iron Bowstring Truss Bridge, Historic truss bridge in Albany, United States.
The cast and wrought iron bridge spans 162 feet across Normans Kill, featuring a distinctive bowstring arch design with iron members in tension and compression.
Engineer Squire Whipple designed this bridge in 1867, introducing scientific principles to bridge construction and establishing new standards for Erie Canal crossings.
The structure represents a significant milestone in American civil engineering, leading to its inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
Located near Stevens Farm entrance, the bridge carried Delaware Turnpike traffic until 1929 when a higher and wider bridge redirected the main route.
The bridge combines cast iron for compression elements and wrought iron for tension components, marking an innovative approach to materials usage in the 1860s.
Location: Albany
Official opening: 1867
GPS coordinates: 42.63570,-73.80050
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:58
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