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! Confirmed demolition date within one year or an especially historic bridge that is threatened with demolition at any level.
X The bridge has been confirmed demolished or collapsed.
S The bridge has been dismantled or moved to an offsite location and is not currently available for public viewing.
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Total Bridges Found: 10

 Bridge Name HSR Rating Facility Carried / Feature Intersected LocationStructure Type Structure DimensionsConstruction Date / Builder or Contractor DescriptionThumbnail
11th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 11th Street Over Power Canal Turners Falls: Franklin County, Massachusetts Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 205 ft
Main Span Length: 167 ft
Roadway Width: 24 ft
Main Spans: 1
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.Click to visit page.
5th Street Bridge
Turners Falls Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 5th Street (Turners Falls Road) Over Power Canal Turners Falls: Franklin County, Massachusetts Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 136.2 ft
Main Span Length: 134 ft
Roadway Width: 26 ft
Main Spans: 1
1954 By: Unknown A tall pony truss provides an attractive and functional crossing.Click to visit page.
5th Street Footbridge
Turners Falls Road Pedestrian Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Pedestrian Walkway Over Power Canal Turners Falls: Franklin County, Massachusetts Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 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.Click to visit page.
6th Street Bridge
Power Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 6th Street (Abandoned Power Street Alignment) Over Power Canal Turners Falls: Franklin County, Massachusetts Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 139 ft
Main Span Length: 136 ft
Roadway Width: 19.4 ft
Main Spans: 1
1912 By: Eastern Bridge and Structural Company of Worcester, Massachusetts This uncommon Double Warren truss was bypassed and abandoned.Click to visit page.
Bardwells Ferry Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Bardwells Ferry Road Over Deerfield River Rural: Franklin County, Massachusetts Metal 13 Panel Pin-Connected Lenticular Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 230 ft
Main Span Length: 198 ft
Roadway Width: 14 ft
Main Spans: 1
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.Click to visit page.
Farley Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Farley Road Over Millers River Farley: Franklin County, Massachusetts Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 127 ft
Main Span Length: 123 ft
Roadway Width: 13.8 ft
Main Spans: 1
1889 By: Dean and Westbrook of New York, New York A beautiful, rare example of a classic Dean and Westbrook Phoenix Column truss bridge.Click to visit page.
Power Canal Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Pedestrian Walkway Over Power Canal Turners Falls: Franklin County, Massachusetts Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 2 By: Unknown This weird two span bridge has one span sloped and also has one end post that has two angles to it.Click to visit page.
Schell Bridge
Northfield Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Northfield Road Over Connecticut River Northfield: Franklin County, Massachusetts Metal Cantilever (Arched) 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 515 ft
Main Span Length: 352 ft
Roadway Width: 17.4 ft
Main Spans: 3
1903 By: New England Structural Company of East Everett, Massachusetts and Edward S. Shaw of Boston, Massachusetts This very old cantilever bridge with ornate gothic details utilizes the rare Pennsylvania truss configuration, and a group is fighting the demolition plans for it!Click to visit page.
! Strathmore Mill Bridge
Keith Paper Company Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Pedestrian Walkway Over Power Canal Turners Falls: Franklin County, Massachusetts Metal 11 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 230 ft
Main Span Length: 153 ft
Main Spans: 1
By: Unknown Ending right in the building it provides access to, plans call for demolition of this important part of the historic mill.Click to visit page.
Turners Falls - Gill Bridge
Gill - Montague Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Main Road (Avenue A) Over Connecticut River Turners Falls and Riverside: Franklin County, Massachusetts Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 1733 ft
Main Span Length: 450.2 ft
Roadway Width: 27.6 ft
Main Spans: 3
1938 By: Daniel O'Connells Sons of Holyoke, Massachusetts This is a stunning bridge with art deco style detailing evident in its aesthetic treatment.Click to visit page.

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