| Shushan Bridge - NY-58-02 |
| Shushan, NY - Washington County |
Shushan Bridge
Shushan Portal
| Bridge Statistics |
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| Region: |
Capital District |
| County: |
Washington |
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| Town: |
Salem |
| Locality: |
Jackson and Salem |
Position - Lat:
Lon: |
N 43º 05.468'
W 73º 20.725' |
| Bridge Carries: |
Museum |
| Bridge Crosses: |
Battenkill River |
| Bridge Traffic: |
Pedestrian |
| Truss Type: |
Town Lattice Truss |
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| Year Built: |
1860/Font> |
| Builder: |
Stevens Brothers |
| Structure Characteristics: |
Length: 161'-0"
Spans: 2
Width: 18'-4" |
| World Guide No.: |
32-58-02 |
| National Register of Historic Places Date: |
March 8, 1978 |
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| Description |
| This two span Town Lattice truss has a total length of 161 feet. This bridge now functions as a Museum open on the weekends in the summer months. It is an historic bridge built in 1858.
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| Photography |
| No traffic makes it good for portal shots. Difficult access under bridge down steep embankment for elevation views. |
| Parking |
| Limited parking on village streets. |
Truss / Arch
Town Lattice Truss
No photo available |
Location Map
| Location |
| 4.0 miles south of junction NY29 on NY22, then 2.0 miles left on north side of bypassed section of CR61. This bridge is located in Shushan in Washington County.
3.4 miles southeast of VT State line on NY313, then miles 0.3 right on Eagleville Rd. In Eagleville, Washington County. |
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