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Sagamore Bridge (Older)

Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Photos 

Sagamore Bridge (Old)

Removed

Photo taken by Douglas Butler in February 2015

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BH Photo #317292

Map 

Video 

A 10-minute history of the Cape Cod Canal

The Cape Cod Canal celebrates its centennial anniversary in 2014. In this video by Cape Cod LIFE Publications, Bourne Selectman and historian Jerry Ellis shares some interesting and little-known stories from the canal's fascinating history. Tons of great anecdotes, footage, photography, sound effects - and even music! Enjoy! - Matt Gill, editor

Video posted by Cape Cod Life

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Facts 

Overview
Lost Timber stringer bridge over Cape Cod Canal on US Highway 6
Location
Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Status
No longer exists
History
Replaced 1911
Design
Hinged lift type
Approximate latitude, longitude
+41.77575, -70.54599   (decimal degrees)
41°46'33" N, 70°32'46" W   (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates
19/371514/4626033 (zone/easting/northing)
Quadrangle map:
Sagamore
Inventory number
BH 66287 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

Categories 

Barnstable County, Massachusetts (17)
Bascule (1,064)
Beam (15,727)
Bourne, Massachusetts (2)
Hinged lift type (11)
Lost (24,769)
 Lost 1911 (40)
Lost during 1910s (496)
Massachusetts (1,106)
Movable (2,975)
Timber stringer (4,021)

Update Log 

  • April 12, 2019: New photo from Douglas Butler
  • February 26, 2015: New photo from Douglas Butler
  • February 25, 2015: New video from Douglas Butler

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Sources 

  • Douglas Butler

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