Samson Occom Bridge - Montville CT
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nomadwillie
N 41° 28.820 W 072° 05.181
18T E 743267 N 4596180
The stone arch bridge spans 12 feet across the Shantok Brook, with its arch about 6 feet over the water. Built in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration, the bridge is constructed of medium-sized fieldstone and laid in cement mortar.
Waymark Code: WM17P72
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2023
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The stone arch bridge spans 12 feet (3.7 m) across the Shantok Brook, with its arch about 6 feet (1.8 m) over the water. Built in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration, the bridge is constructed of medium-sized fieldstone and laid in cement mortar. The semi-circular arch is constructed with a ring of stones, each about 18 inches (46 cm) deep. Built up by "rubble construction", the structure is made of fieldstone, including the wing walls. Rising above the 16 feet (4.9 m) roadway are the spandrels of the bridge, which form low parapets with ramped ends. The total length of the bridge, including the railings, is about 20 feet (6.1 m) long.
The National Register of Historic Places nomination states that the Samson Occum Bridge is significant as an example of the 1930s public works programs and as an example of "the picturesque park architecture of the early 20th century." It was constructed at a time when cobblestone masonry was a popular choice for state park structures, but also after masonry was considered an obsolete building material. The bridge has added significance as an example of the work conducted by the federal Works Progress Administration.
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Length of bridge: 20 feet
Height of bridge: 16 feet
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor Vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Shantok Brook
Date constructed: 1936
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Massapeag Side Road (Special Service Road 433)
Location:
Montville
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