Mittineague Park Stone Arch Bridge - West Springfield, MA - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

A stone arch bridge spans Block Brook. It is located along the 3 mile long nature trail that winds through Mittineague Park.

According to the stop 15 of trail guide to Mittineague Park

"The stone walls and bridges were constructed in 1938 during the Great Depression by the men working for the Works Progress Administration (WPA). This area was an important recreation area for the Town. Residents swam in the pool between the two bridges until flood damage, erosion, sedimentation, and fears about contaminated water forced its closure.

In 1999, Town Meeting appropriated more than $640,000, and the “stone bridge area” of the park was renovated in the summer and fall of 2000. The stonework was repaired, the stream dredged, roadways and parking areas reworked, erosion correct-ed and a canoe landing from Westfield River was provided. In 2011, the stone bridge was repointed and missing stones were replaced. The Town completed this work by using Community Preservation Funds. The cost of this project was $4,000." (visit link)

Length of bridge: 52' Height of bridge: 9' What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrian What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: Block Brook Date constructed: 1938 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes Name of road or trail the bridge services: Mittineague Park Nature Trail Location: West Soringfield, MA

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