Bridge No. 1132 facts for kids
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Bridge No. 1132
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 Location in Connecticut
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| Location | CT 80 at Hammonasset River, Killingworth and Madison, Connecticut |
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| Area | less than 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1934 |
| Architect | Osborn-Barnes Construction Co. |
| Architectural style | open-spandrel concrete arch |
| NRHP reference No. | 04001091 |
| Added to NRHP | September 29, 2004 |
Bridge No. 1132 is a special kind of bridge in Connecticut. It carries Connecticut Route 80 over the Hammonasset River. This bridge connects the towns of Killingworth and Madison, Connecticut. It was built in 1934.
This bridge is unique because it's an open-spandrel concrete arch bridge. This means it has a large arch made of concrete, and the space above the arch (called the spandrel) is open. It's one of only a few bridges like this in Connecticut. People thought it looked very beautiful when it was first built. In 2004, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical site.
About Bridge No. 1132
Bridge No. 1132 is located where Killingworth and Madison meet. It crosses the Hammonasset River. The bridge goes over a deep, tree-filled valley.
How the Bridge Was Built
The main arch of the bridge is about 100 feet (30 m) long. On each side of this main arch, there are three smaller concrete sections. This makes the whole bridge about 231 feet (70 m) long.
The road on top of the bridge is 30 feet (9.1 m) wide. The concrete arches that hold it up are 20 feet (6.1 m) apart. There are extra concrete supports that stick out from the sides of the arches. These help make the bridge even stronger.
History of the Bridge
The Connecticut Highway Department designed Bridge No. 1132. The Osborn-Barnes Construction Company built it in 1934. The Highway Department highlighted this bridge because of its beautiful location.
States usually built open-spandrel bridges for very long spans. They also used this design for places with steep sides, like this valley. This new bridge replaced an older one that was further down the valley. Building the new bridge made the road much easier to use. It removed the need for drivers to go up and down steep hills.
