Drake Hill Road Bridge
Drake Hill Road Bridge, Metal truss pedestrian bridge in Simsbury, Connecticut.
The Drake Hill Road Bridge spans 183 feet across the Farmington River with a 12-foot-wide wooden plank deck and brownstone abutments.
Built in 1892, the bridge carried vehicular traffic for a century until 1992, when a modern structure replaced it for motor transportation needs.
Local students and volunteers maintain 62 flower boxes and 32 hanging baskets that adorn the bridge throughout different growing seasons.
The structure is undergoing renovations from October 2023 until late summer 2024, temporarily halting public access and special event bookings.
This Parker truss bridge stands as one of only three remaining structures of its type in Connecticut, featuring wrought iron and steel construction.
Location: Connecticut
GPS coordinates: 41.86833,-72.80028
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
Connecticut combines different landscapes from the coast to the mountains with a range of historic sites. The region includes state parks with waterfalls like Kent Falls and Wadsworth Falls, extensive forested areas, and conservation lands. Visitors can hike through White Memorial Conservation Centre, climb the tower at Haystack Mountain, or explore the Thimble Islands off the coast of Branford. Historic sites include Gillette Castle in East Haddam, which sits above the Connecticut River, and the Glass House in New Canaan, a significant example of modern architecture. Weir Farm in Wilton documents the life of American artists, while Fort Trumbull in New London preserves the region's military history. Saville Dam in Barkhamsted shows early engineering achievements in water management. Coastal areas provide access to beaches like Walnut Beach in Milford and Greenwich Point Park. Inland lie several state parks with trails and lakes, including Burr Pond, Candlewood Lake, and Black Rock State Park. Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill preserves tracks from prehistoric times, while Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford presents plant collections.
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