Meriden in New Haven County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Red Bridge
Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 14, 2010
1. Red Bridge Marker
Listed on the Register of
Historic Places
by the U.S. Department of
the Interior,
National Park Service
Erected in 1891
by
the Berlin Iron Bridge Company
Red Bridge is of lenticular pony truss design. It replaced a high sided wooden bridge at this location and remained in constant use until 1964 when the concrete and steel bridge just to the east was constructed. For many years Red Bridge and Oregon Road was the main route between the towns of Meriden and Cheshire. More than 600 bridges of various designs were erected by The Berlin Iron Bridge Company, some as far away as Texas. This is one of seven iron bridges erected in Meriden in the late 1800’s at a total cost of $6,515.00. Only this one remains.
Restored by the Meriden Lions Club
2001 – 2002
as a historic gift to the people of Meriden
Co-ordinators
Edward G. Haberli
Franklin D. Phillips
Chairman
Francis H. Zygmont
Past President Project
1994 – 1995
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 41° 31.361′ N, 72° 50.32′ W. Marker is in Meriden, Connecticut, in New Haven County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hubbard Park (approx. 1.8 miles away); Meriden’s Traffic Tower (approx. 2.1 miles away); Meriden Soldiers Memorial (approx. 2.3 miles away); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (approx. 2.3 miles away); Abraham Lincoln (approx. 2.3 miles away); Cristoforo Colombo (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Patriots (approx. 2.4 miles away); Castle Craig (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Meriden.
Regarding Red Bridge. The Red Bridge spans the Quinnipiac River where it flows into Hanover Pond. It is closed to vehicular traffic.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The Berlin Iron Bridge Company also built the Falls Bridge in New Milford, Connecticut
Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 14, 2010
2. The Red Bridge
The marker is on the stone at the left. The modern replacement bridge is on the right.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, January 14, 2010
3. The Red Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,694 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 18, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
