Crossman Bridge
| Crossman Bridge | |
|---|---|
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| Coordinates | 42°12′37″N 72°14′44″W / 42.21028°N 72.24556°WCoordinates: 42°12′37″N 72°14′44″W / 42.21028°N 72.24556°W |
| Crosses | Quaboag River |
| Locale | Warren, Massachusetts |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Lenticular pony truss |
| Total length | 73.2 ft (22.3 m) |
| Width | 17.7 ft (5.4 m) |
| Longest span | 71.9 ft (21.9 m) |
| History | |
| Construction end | 1888 |
| Construction cost | $2,175 |
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Crossman Bridge | |
| Location | Gilbert Road, Warren, Massachusetts |
| Built | 1888 |
| NRHP Reference # | 10001065[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 27, 2010 |
| References | |
| [2] | |
The Crossman Bridge, also known as the Gilbert Road Bridge, is a truss bridge located in Warren, Massachusetts on Gilbert Road across the Quaboag River. It is one of the few surviving lenticular pony truss bridges in Massachusetts.[3]
The bridge was built in 1888 by the Berlin Iron Bridge Co. costing $2,175.[3][4] From 2004 to 2008, it was removed for repairs, rehabilitated and reassembled.[3][4] The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.[1]
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Worcester County, Massachusetts
- List of bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Massachusetts
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "National Register of Historic Places Listings". National Park Service. January 7, 2011. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
- ↑ "Crossman Bridge". Bridgehunter.com. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Miner, Bradford L. (April 2, 2008). "Bridge back in town; assembly required; Gilbert Rd. span may reopen in 2 months.". Worcester Telegram and Gazette. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "The Crossman Bridge, Warren, Approved for Nomination to the National Register of Historic Places". Massachusetts Secretary of State. Retrieved 2014-01-09.