Nahatan Street Bridge - 1935 - Norwood, MA - Bridge Date Stones and Plaques on Waymarking.com

In Norwood, east of the center of town, is this railroad bridge spanning over Nahatan Street.

The bridge is about a quarter mile east along Nahatan Street and is visible from the road near the town common. The stone bearing the date is under the span, along the sidewalk along the north abutment, about head high.

The bridge has an arch opening, spanning the two lanes of the road and the sidewalks. The entry in MACRIS (see link) states that it is a Rigid-framed reinforced concrete bridge. On either end are a pair of round features that suggest towers. There is a projecting feature at the center of the span as well. The entry also states that, at one time, it supported three rails, but now only supports two.

The bridge was probably built when the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad owned the rails. Since then the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) took over the line and now runs the line as the Franklin Commuter Rail Line. However, at least daily, a CSX freight train runs over the bridge, as well.

Source:
Massachusetts Historical Commission MACRIS Database Home:
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Date built or dedicated as indicated on the date stone or plaque.: 1935 Date stone, plaque location.: Under the bridge, on the north side about head high. Road, body of water, land feature, etc. that the bridge spans.: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Franklin Commuter Rail Line Website (if available): Not listed Parking (safe parking location): Not Listed

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