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Historic Bridges: Franklin County, Massachusetts

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 15

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11th Street Bridge
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11th Street Over Power Canal in Turners Falls: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 205 ft. Main Span: 167 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1915 By: Eastern Bridge and Structural Company of Worcester, Massachusetts
One of the oddest bridges in the country; consisting of two through trusses on either side of the roadway, this bridge is essentially a massive pony truss.
5th Street Bridge
Turners Falls Road Bridge
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5th Street (Turners Falls Road) Over Power Canal in Turners Falls: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 136 ft. Main Span: 134 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1954 By: Unknown
A tall pony truss provides an attractive and functional crossing.
5th Street Footbridge
Turners Falls Road Pedestrian Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Power Canal in Turners Falls: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1912 By: Unknown
An old riveted pedestrian bridge likely built to allow workers to cross the canal to get to the mills on the other side.
6th Street Bridge
Power Street Bridge
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6th Street (Abandoned Power Street Alignment) Over Power Canal in Turners Falls: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 139 ft. Main Span: 136 ft. Roadway: 19.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1912 By: Eastern Bridge and Structural Company of Worcester, Massachusetts
This uncommon Double Warren truss was bypassed and abandoned.
Bardwells Ferry Bridge
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Bardwells Ferry Road Over Deerfield River in Rural: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 13 Panel Pin-Connected Lenticular Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 230 ft. Main Span: 198 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1882 By: Corrugated Metal Company of East Berlin, Connecticut (Berlin Iron Bridge Company of East Berlin, Connecticut)
This is a very old, large, and well-preserved example of a rare lenticular truss bridge.
Caldwell Road Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Boston and Maine) Over Caldwell Road in Rural: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This little stone arch overpass is hidden away on a rural road.
Farley Bridge
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Farley Road Over Millers River in Farley: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 127 ft. Main Span: 123 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1889 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Dean and Westbrook of New York, New York, Agents
A beautiful, rare example of a classic Dean and Westbrook Phoenix Column truss bridge.
French King Bridge
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MA-2 (Mohawk Trail) Over Connecticut River and River Road in Rural: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal Continuous Hingeless Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 786 ft. Main Span: 460 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts Department of Public Works
This is an outstanding, award-winning example of a steel deck arch bridge that compliments a very scenic area.
General Pierce Bridge
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Montague City Road Over Connecticut River in Greenfield: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 18 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 753 ft. Main Span: 398 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1947 By: Unknown
This bridge is noted for its striking skew and unusual portal bracing.
Mineral Road Bridge
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Mineral Road Over Millers River in Rural: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 160 ft. Main Span: 105 ft. Roadway: 12.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1888 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
Located in a highly scenic location, this bridge sits on an unusual metal bent and has been preserved for pedestrian use only.
Northfield Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (New England Central and Amtrak) Over Connecticut River and Caldwell Road in Northfield: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 706 ft. Main Span: 159 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1904 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This complicated bridge has a variety of designs and construction dates.
Power Canal Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Power Canal in Turners Falls: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
This weird two span bridge has spans that slope down to the pier and also has one end post that has two angles to it.
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Schell Bridge
Northfield Bridge
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Northfield Road Over Connecticut River in Northfield: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal Cantilever (Arched) 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 515 ft. Main Span: 352 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1903 By: New England Structural Company of East Everett, Massachusetts and Edward S. Shaw of Boston, Massachusetts
This very old and unique cantilever bridge with ornate gothic details utilizes the rare Pennsylvania truss configuration, yet is slated for demolition!
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Strathmore Mill Bridge
Keith Paper Company Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Power Canal in Turners Falls: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 11 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 230 ft. Main Span: 153 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
Ending right in the building it provides access to, plans call for demolition of this important part of the historic mill.
Turners Falls - Gill Bridge
Gill - Montague Bridge
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Main Road (Avenue A) Over Connecticut River in Turners Falls and Riverside: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,733 ft. Main Span: 450 ft. Roadway: 27.6 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1938 By: Daniel O'Connells Sons of Holyoke, Massachusetts
This is a stunning bridge with art deco style detailing evident in its aesthetic treatment.

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