Bulls Bridge
CT-03-01 |
| Bulls Bridge, Conn. - Litchfield County |
Bulls Bridge
Bulls Bridge Portal
| Bridge Statistics |
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| Region: |
Berkshires |
| County: |
Litchfield |
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| Town: |
Kent |
| Locality: |
Gaylordsville |
Position - Lat:
Lon: |
N 41 40.548
W 73 30.572 |
| Bridge Carries: |
Bulls Bridge Road |
| Bridge Crosses: |
Housatonic River |
| Bridge Traffic: |
Vehicular |
| Truss Type: |
Town Lattice & Queen Post Truss |
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| Year Built: |
1842 |
| Builder: |
Unknown |
| Structure Characteristics: |
Length: 109'-0"
Width: Unknown |
| World Guide No.: |
07-03-01 |
| National Register of Historic Places Date: |
Unknown |
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| Description |
| The Bulls Bridge is a one span Town Lattice and Queenpost Truss with a total length of 109 feet. It carries Bulls Bridge Road over the Housatonic River in the town of Bulls Bridge. This historic bridge is an was built in 1842.
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| Photography |
| Be careful of traffic when taking portal shots. Easy access under bridge for excllent elevation photos. |
| Parking |
| Parking available west of bridge on left side of road before arriving at bridge from Rt. 7. |
Truss / Arch
Bulls Bridge Truss
Location Map
| Location |
| On the west side of US7, in town of Bulls Bridge, take Bulls Bridge Road 0.2 miles to the bridge. |
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