Bridge No. 2305 facts for kids
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Bridge #2305
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 Location in Connecticut
Location in the United States
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| Area | less than one acre |
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| Built | 1873 |
| Built by | Col. Lorenzo Tupper |
| NRHP reference No. | 07000109 |
| Added to NRHP | March 9, 2007 |
Bridge No. 2305, also known as the Burton Brook Bridge, is a historic bridge in Salisbury, Connecticut. It carries U.S. Route 44 (Main Street) over Burton Brook. This bridge was built in 1873. It is a special type of bridge called a masonry arch bridge. It's one of the few bridges from the late 1800s still standing in Connecticut. Because of its history, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
What is Bridge No. 2305?
The Burton Brook Bridge is in a neighborhood north of Lakeville's village center. It helps Main Street, a busy road, cross over Burton Brook. The brook flows east, so the bridge goes north and south.
How Was the Bridge Built?
This bridge is made from a single stone arch. The arch is 20 feet (6.1 m) long and 29 feet (8.8 m) wide. It was built using marble from local quarries. The outside of the bridge has rough, square stone blocks held together with mortar.
On each side of the road, there are stone walls called parapets. These walls are about 2 feet 6 inches (0.76 m) tall. The bridge has two lanes for cars. On both sides of the bridge, there are separate walkways with iron railings for people to walk safely.
When Was the Bridge Built?
Old maps show that a bridge has been in this spot since at least 1811. The current bridge was built between 1873 and 1874. A local stonemason named Lorenzo Tupper built it for the town. Mr. Tupper was also a well-known businessman. He worked in many town jobs, including on the road commission.
The state took over the bridge in 1935. This happened when U.S. Route 44 was officially made a state road. The bridge has lasted so long on a major road because it was built very strong. It was designed to hold the heavy loads of iron ore that were moved through the area in the late 1800s.
