Category: Bridges

I didn’t have very good access to this bridge and only had my smartphone camera phone with me.  Due to road hazards I wasn’t even able to park the car and walk across to bridge to get a better side view.  However I’m just trying to document abandoned steel bridges […]

Old abandoned railroad tressel, along the river, in the midst of October fall foliage.

Built in 1927 the Point Street Bridge spans the Providence River. Although originally a swing bridge it is now fixed in place. This is because the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier, built downstream to the south, prevents larger vessels from gaining entrance to the Providence River. The Point St. park is […]

Founded in 1636 by Roger Williams the City of Providence, RI once known as “the beehive of industry” has shifted gears to become “the creative capitol”. This is due to the decline of manufacturing and the growth of education and arts. Providence is also home to (8) hospitals and (7) […]

The Providence River Bridge spans the 8 mile long Providence River. Although the river has no dams there is a barrier south of this bridge to ward against a tidal wave from a hurricane.

As you look through the slide show you’ll see a photo of a dam. This is known as Ousatonic Dam. No I didn’t forget the “H”. It was planned and it’s construction overseen by Edward Shelton, in 1891, for the Ousatonic Water Co. The dam, constructed from 1867-1870 right after […]

Seymour, CT is located along the Naugatuck River in what as known as the “valley” to locals.  It is situated about 20 miles south of Waterbury, CT. For those of you that visit this site you know by now that I enjoy chronically  unique bridges in CT and adjacent areas.  I […]

The Grand Ave. bridge, which spans the Quinnipiac River, is located in a neighborhood of New Haven, CT known s “Fair Haven”. Brief history of the bridge: 1791 – First wood and stone draw bridge was constructed.  The draw was lifted by oxen.  It was known as the Dragon Bridge […]