Arkwright Bridge - West Warwick , Rhode Island
Posted by: 
BruceS
N 41° 43.819 W 071° 32.798
19T E 288197 N 4622968
Historic truss bridge across the Pawtuxet River between the towns of Cranston and Coventry, Rhode Island.
Waymark Code: WMC7C9
Location: Rhode Island, United States
Date Posted: 08/03/2011
Views: 4
"The Arkwright Bridge is an historic bridge located in Cranston, Rhode Island, just north of the town line with Coventry, in the historic Arkwright mill village.
The bridge was built in 1888 over the Pawtuxet River by Dean & Westbrook for the Town of Coventry and the Interlaken Mills (later known as the Arkwright Mills). It is the longest [128 feet long] surviving 19th century truss bridge in Rhode Island." - Wikipedia
Date Built: 01/01/1888
Length of Span:
128 feet
www:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkwright_Bridge
Parking Coordinates:: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
Log your find with a picture of the bridge with yourself or your GPS in the foreground. This shot does not have to be taken "on" the bridge. The shot should show the "truss" structure of the bridge as well.