Connecticut Southern railroad bridge
| Connecticut Southern Railroad bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°46′35″N 72°39′27″W / 41.77639°N 72.65750°WCoordinates: 41°46′35″N 72°39′27″W / 41.77639°N 72.65750°W |
| Carries | Rail traffic |
| Crosses | Connecticut River |
| Locale | Hartford, Connecticut |
| Maintained by | CSO |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | truss bridge |
| Clearance below | 28 ft (8.5 m) |
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The Connecticut Southern Railroad bridge is a 5-span truss bridge connecting Hartford and East Hartford, Connecticut, over the Connecticut River. The bridge is 1,240 feet in length and 18.3 feet in width and was built ca. 1873 by the Hartford, Providence and Fishkill Railroad. The bridge is currently owned and maintained by the Connecticut Southern Railroad and carries freight traffic.
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