Spring Street Bridge

Photos

Spring Street 1

Stafford Historical Society

BH Photo #444132

Appears to be a Truesdell Patent truss as built by A.D. Briggs of Springfield, Mass.

Overview: Lost Truesdell pony truss bridge over Middle River on Spring Street in Stafford Springs
Location: Stafford Springs, Tolland County, Connecticut
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
History: Built 19th century; probably lasted until 1912 replacement.
Builder: - A.D. Briggs & Co. of Springfield, Massachusetts
Design: Truesdell pony truss
Dimensions: Total length: 40.0 ft.
Also called: Mineral Springs Bridge
Approximate latitude, longitude: +41.95307, -72.30463 (decimal degrees)
41°57'11" N, 72°18'17" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 18/723397/4648080 (zone/easting/northing)
Inventory number: BH 84584 (Bridgehunter.com ID)