Connecticut Southern railroad bridge

Connecticut Southern railroad bridge
Connecticut Southern Railroad bridge
Carries Rail traffic
Crosses Connecticut River
Locale Hartford, Connecticut
Maintained by CSO
Design truss bridge
Clearance below 28 ft (8.5 m)
Coordinates 41°46′35″N 72°39′27″W / 41.77639°N 72.6575°W / 41.77639; -72.6575Coordinates: 41°46′35″N 72°39′27″W / 41.77639°N 72.6575°W / 41.77639; -72.6575
Connecticut Southern railroad bridge is located in Connecticut

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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