Middletown–Portland railroad bridge

The Middletown-Portland railroad bridge extends 1,142 feet across the Connecticut River with a Warren through-truss design and rotating center span.

Constructed in 1911, this swing bridge replaced an earlier structure from 1873 built by the Boston and New York Air-Line Railroad across the Connecticut River.

The bridge structure represents early 20th-century American engineering methods, connecting communities through essential railway infrastructure across the Connecticut River.

The bridge maintains a 25-foot clearance beneath and opens on signal for water vessels when no trains are approaching the crossing point.

The Providence and Worcester Railroad operates this bridge to transport freight between Middletown and Portland, maintaining regional commercial connections.

Location: Connecticut

GPS coordinates: 41.56670,-72.64780

Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:09