Avon Five Arch Bridge, Stone arch railroad bridge in Avon, New York
The Avon Five Arch Bridge is a stone railroad crossing over the Conesus Lake Outlet, featuring five elliptical arches made from dressed stone blocks. The structure rests on limestone piers and spans the waterway below.
It was built between 1856 and 1857 for the Rochester-Avon-Geneseo-Mount Morris Railroad and served as a key transportation route for decades. After the rail line closed in 1941, the bridge was preserved rather than demolished.
The structure takes its name from the nearby village and became a symbol of rail expansion across the region during the 1800s. Walking around it today, you can see how it was built from local materials and fits naturally into the landscape.
The bridge sits within a public park along State Route 39, just south of Avon village, and is accessible on foot during daylight hours. The location has nearby parking and allows visitors to view the structure from multiple angles.
It received official recognition on two separate historic registers in 2012. This dual listing highlights both its national and regional importance for preserving transportation history.
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