Forge Bridge
NY-56-02 |
| Hardenbergh, NY - Ulster County |
Photo of Forge Bridge
Forge Bridge Portal
| Region: |
Catskills |
| County: |
Ulster |
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| Town: |
Arkville |
| Locality: |
Hardenbergh (Seager) |
Position - Lat:
Lon: |
N 42 04.923
W 74 33.135 |
| Owner: |
Town |
| Bridge Carries: |
Private Road |
| Bridge Crosses: |
Dry Brook |
| Bridge Traffic: |
Closed |
| Truss Type: |
Kingpost |
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| Year Built: |
1906 |
| Builder: |
Jerome Moot |
| Structure Characteristics: |
Length: 27'-0"
Width: 12'-9"
Lanes: 1 |
| Posted Load: |
None |
| Posted Vertical Clearance: |
None |
| World Guide No.: |
32-56-02 |
| National Register of Historic Places Date: |
Application currently in works |
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| Description |
| The Forge Bridge is South East of Arkville off Dry Brook Road, crossing Dry Brook. This bridge is a King Truss, 27-foot long single-span, built in 1906. The Forge Bridge is on private property, please ask for permission to visit.
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| Photography |
| Easy to photograph portal since the bridge has light traffic. Easy to get nice photo of side view of bridge when leaves are off trees.
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| Parking |
| A few pulloff are available for parking along Dry Brook Road. |
Truss / Arch
Kingpost Truss
Location Map
| Location |
| 0.2 miles west of CR38 and Arkville on NY28, then 7.6 miles left on Dry Brook Rd and just right. This bridge is in North Seager, Ulster County.
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