Blackledge River Railroad Bridge
Blackledge River Railroad Bridge, Historic railway bridge in Colchester, United States
The Blackledge River Railroad Bridge features steel trusses with granite stonework abutments spanning 110 feet across the waterway at 32 feet elevation.
The structure replaced an 1870s crossing and opened in 1912 as part of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad's modernization of their transportation network.
The bridge earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, preserving its engineering legacy within Connecticut's industrial development.
Visitors can now cross the former railway bridge through a wooden pedestrian walkway installed in 2007 as part of the Airline State Park Trail.
The bridge incorporates remains of an earlier 1870s structure within its design, displaying the evolution of American bridge engineering across different periods.
Location: Connecticut
GPS coordinates: 41.58219,-72.42253
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:32
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