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 Samson Occom Bridge - Montville CT Posted by:  nomadwillie
N 41° 28.820 W 072° 05.182
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: WM17P73
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2023
Views: 0
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. Source: ( visit link)
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Montville CT
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samson_Occom_Bridge
Water or other terrain spanned: Shantok Brook
Architect/Builder: WPA
Construction Date: 1936
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