Amtrak Old Saybrook – Old Lyme Bridge
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member CraigInCT
N 41° 18.558 W 072° 20.702
18T E 722250 N 4576493
The last bridge that the Connecticut River flows under before reaching Long Island Sound.
Waymark Code: WM71GB
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 08/18/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Bear and Ragged
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The coordinates will bring you to the end of long boardwalk near Connecticut's DEP Headquarters. Lots of people fishing, admiring the view and watching the Amtrak trains speed by.


Here's a video looking out from a train crossing the bridge. You can see the boardwalk near the end of it. (visit link)

Bridge Type: Drawbridge (Bascule Bridge)

Built: 12/31/1907

Span: Yes

Pedestrian Traffic: no

Vehicular Traffic: no

Railway Traffic: yes

Bicycle Traffic: Not Listed
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