Christopher Allen Bridge - Stafford Springs in Stafford, CT
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N 41° 57.187 W 072° 18.280
18T E 723393 N 4648085
Christopher Allen Bridge is a vehicular and pedestrian stone arch bridge that carries Spring Street over the Middle River in Stafford Springs, CT.
Waymark Code: WM16ATK
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 06/17/2022
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A bronze plaque on the south entrance to the Christopher Allen Bridge is inscribed:
THIS
BRIDGE AND ENTRANCE
IS THE GIFT OF
CHRISTOPHER ALLEN
TO THE TOWN OF STAFFORD
1912
The Christopher Allen Bridge has a 40' long span with a deck with of 28'. The bridge has two lanes for vehicular trafic. The pedestrian walkways on each side are paved with bricks laid in a herringbone pattern.
Length of bridge: 40 ft
Height of bridge: 10 fr.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Vehicles and pedestrians
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Middle River
Date constructed: 1912
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Spring Streeet
Location:
Stafford Springs in Stafford, CT
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