Portage Bridge - 1875 - Letchworth State Park, NY - Bridge Date Stones and Plaques on Waymarking.com

The Portage Bridge (also known as the Portageville Bridge) which carries the Norfolk Southern railroad over the Genesee River in Letchworth State Park was built in 1875 after a fire destroyed the former wooden bridge. The steel frame bridge, which towers over the river gorge and its waterfalls, has become a beloved feature of the park and is now on the National Register of Historic Places. (source: (visit link)
The dated "plaque" is easily visible at the base of the souther-most support closest to the Park Rd pathway (see images) (this pathway is also part of the Gorge trail). The support is positioned between the roadway and the trail. The stonewark on which the supports rest are from the original wooden bridge, contructed in 1852.
Due to the age and condition of the bridge, it may be replaced in the near future. The current bridge may be maintained or may be demolished.

Date built or dedicated as indicated on the date stone or plaque.: 1875 Date stone, plaque location.: At the base of one of the supports (legs), located between the Park Rd and the Gorge Trail. Easily visible from the Gorge Trail. About 3 feet off the ground. Road, body of water, land feature, etc. that the bridge spans.: Genesse River Parking (safe parking location): N 42° 34.673 W 078° 03.059 Website (if available): Not listed

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