Bulkeley Bridge
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CraigInCT
N 41° 46.101 W 072° 39.833
18T E 694177 N 4626694
The Hartford Bridge was renamed for the Connecticut governor and United States Senator, Morgan Bulkeley.
Waymark Code: WM47DD
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 07/17/2008
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Previously known as The Hartford Bridge, The Bulkeley Bridge is named for Connecticut governor and United States Senator, Morgan Bulkeley.
Construction began in 1903, to replace a covered bridge, built in 1818 which burned in 1895. Opened in 1908.
This is one of four bridges in the greater Hartford area for crossing the Connecticut River.
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Length of bridge: 1,192 feet
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor Vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Connecticut River
Date constructed: 1903
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: 1908
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Interstate Route 84, Route 6 and Route 44
Location:
Hartford
Height of bridge: Not listed
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