Keystone Arch Bridge - New Salem, MA - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

According to "The New Salem Sesqui-centennial", "Adolphus Porter was wounded at the battle of Newburn, sent home and granted a pension. He soon threw away his pension, enlisted again, and served to the end of the war."
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After that, he built this mortarless stone arch bridge, in 1866. It spans the middle branch of the Swift River, and currently carries a hiking trail in a peaceful forest glen. Bridge appears solid, condition is good. There is a concrete slab or curbings added to the deck - visible in the photos.
The bridge is just a short walk from the parking area at DRC Quabbin gate 30, on Rt. 122. Thanks to KASHK9; we came here for his nearby GC.

Length of bridge: 50 feet Height of bridge: 20 feet What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Recreation path What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: Middle branch, Swift River Date constructed: 1866 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: no Name of road or trail the bridge services: Former "Orange-Millington Road", currently a recreation path. Location: New Salem, Ma

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