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Norwalk River Railroad Bridge

Railroad bridge over the Norwalk River as seen from the south on the South Norwalk side : This is the only swing bridge on the New Haven Line. When a ship needs to pass the bridge, the middle part swings (or turns) so that it is parallel with the river. The bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places. At this spot in 1853, a previous swing bridge was not ready for a train, which plunged into the river, killing dozens in one of the worst railroad accidents up to that time.
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A southbound Northeast Regional crosses Walk Bridge over the Norwalk River
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General Information

Completion: 1896
Status: in use

Project Type

Structure: Deck truss bridge
Swing bridge
Support conditions:
Function / usage: Railroad (railway) bridge
Material: Metal bridge

Awards and Distinctions

1987

Location

Location: , , ,
Coordinates: 41° 6' 1.72" N    73° 24' 55.01" W
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Technical Information

Dimensions

main span 61.57 m
total length 171.3 m

Participants

Contractor

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  • Structure-ID
    20047992
  • Published on:
    26/08/2009
  • Last updated on:
    05/01/2022
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