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Special Bridge Conditions Legend
! 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.
L Most or all of the original bridge material has been demolished and replaced, including historically significant elements, but some original parts of the bridge remain.
Note: This website cannot guarantee the current condition of any bridge on this website. Bridges lacking these icons should not necessarily be considered condition-free.

Total Bridges Found: 4

 Bridge Name HSR Rating Facility Carried / Feature Intersected LocationStructure Type Structure DimensionsConstruction Date / Builder or Contractor DescriptionThumbnail
Atherton Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Bolton Road (Old Alignment) Over Nashua River Lancaster: Worcester County, Massachusetts Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Post Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 72 ft
Main Span Length: 72 ft
Roadway Width: 18.5 ft
Main Spans: 1
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.Click to visit page.
Lower Rollstone Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Lower Rollstone Street Over Nashua River Fitchburg: Worcester County, Massachusetts Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 111 ft
Main Span Length: 105 ft
Roadway Width: 26.6 ft
Main Spans: 1
1870 By: National Bridge Company of Boston, Massachusetts This distinctive bridge is an extremely rare and significant example of the important design ideas of the Parker patent truss bridge.Click to visit page.
Ponakin Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Ponakin Road Over Nashua River Ponakin Mill: Worcester County, Massachusetts Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Post Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 101 ft
Main Span Length: 100 ft
Roadway Width: 20.3 ft
Main Spans: 1
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.Click to visit page.
Rollstone Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Rollstone Street Over Nashua River Fitchburg: Worcester County, Massachusetts Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed Total Length: 176.8 ft
Main Span Length: 86 ft
Roadway Width: 26 ft
Main Spans: 2
1909 By: Unknown This two-span deck truss appears to be in good condition.Click to visit page.

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