Middletown–Portland railroad bridge
The Middletown–Portland railroad bridge is a swing truss railroad bridge crossing the Connecticut River and Route 9 in Middletown, Connecticut, just south of the Arrigoni Bridge.Photo: Denimadept, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Type: Bridge
- Description: rail bridge in Connecticut, US
- Also known as: “Middletown–Portland Railroad Bridge”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Arrigoni Bridge and Metro South Historic District.
Arrigoni Bridge
Bridge
Photo: Denimadept, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Arrigoni Bridge, also known locally as the Portland Bridge is a steel through arch bridge carrying Route 17 and Route 66 across the Connecticut River, connecting Middletown, Connecticut, to Portland, Connecticut. Arrigoni Bridge is situated 960 feet north of Middletown–Portland railroad bridge.
Metro South Historic District
Park
Photo: Jmabel, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Metro South Historic District encompasses a portion of the downtown area of Middletown, Connecticut. Extending south from Main and College Streets for two blocks, this area was developed in the 19th century, and contains a diversity of well-preserved architecture from that period, some with association to locally important individuals.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Middletown and Portland.
Middletown
Middletown in a small city in Connecticut on the Connecticut River, about 20 miles south of Hartford.
Portland
Town
Photo: Artsistra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Portland is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. The population was 9,384 at the 2020 census.
Cromwell
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Cromwell is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States, located within the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. The population was 14,225 at the 2020 census. The town is named after Oliver Cromwell, the Lord Protector of England.
Middletown–Portland railroad bridge
Latitude
41.56667° or 41° 34′ northLongitude
-72.64796° or 72° 38′ 53″ westInception
1911Open location code
87H9H982+MROpenStreetMap ID
way 919093101OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=bridgeWikidata ID
Q7252373
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In Other Languages
“Middletown–Portland railroad bridge” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Providence & Worcester railroad bridge”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Riverside Cemetery and Meriden Motor Boat Club.
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