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Historic Bridges: Worcester 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: 6

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Atherton Bridge
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Bolton Road (Old Alignment) Over Nashua River in Lancaster: Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Post Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 72 ft. Main Span: 72 ft. Roadway: 18.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1870 By: J. H. Cofrode and Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
One of two Post truss bridges in the country, this Phoenix Column pony truss should be restored.
Crossman Bridge
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Gilbert Road Over Quaboag River in Warren: Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Lenticular Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 73 ft. Main Span: 72 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1888 By: Berlin Iron Bridge Company of East Berlin, Connecticut
This ornate example of a lenticular pony truss has been rehabilitated, and retains ornamental railing and finials.
Lower Rollstone Street Bridge
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Lower Rollstone Street Over Nashua River in Fitchburg: Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 11 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Parker Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 111 ft. Main Span: 105 ft. Roadway: 26.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1870 By: National Bridge and Iron Works of Boston, Massachusetts and Charles H. Parker
This distinctive bridge is an extremely rare and significant example of the important design ideas of the Parker patent truss bridge.
North Village Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Lake Char­gogg­a­gogg­man­chaugg­a­gogg­chau­bun­a­gung­a­maugg (Lake Chaubunagungamaug) in Webster: Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 9 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Parker Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 65 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Roadway: 13.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1871 By: National Bridge and Iron Works of Boston, Massachusetts and Charles H. Parker
Relocated and preserved for pedestrian use, this is a rare Parker patent pony truss bridge.
Ponakin Bridge
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Ponakin Road Over Nashua River in Ponakin Mill: Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal (Cast Iron) 11 Panel Pin-Connected Post Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 101 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 20.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1871 By: Watson Manufacturing Company of Paterson, New Jersey
One of the rarest truss bridges in the country, a cast iron Post truss sits abandoned and should be restored at all costs.
Rollstone Street Bridge
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Rollstone Street Over Nashua River in Fitchburg: Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 177 ft. Main Span: 86 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This two-span deck truss appears to be in good condition.

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