Connecticut Southern railroad bridge, Hartford

Name: Connecticut Southern railroad bridge
Address: Hartford, United States

#126 among attractions in Hartford

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Facts and practical information

The Hartford–East Hartford railroad bridge is a 5-span truss bridge connecting Hartford and East Hartford, Connecticut, over the Connecticut River. The bridge is 1,240 feet in length and 18.3 feet in width and was built ca. 1873 by the Hartford, Providence and Fishkill Railroad. The bridge is currently owned and maintained by the Connecticut Southern Railroad and carries freight traffic. ()

Coordinates: 41°46'35"N, 72°39'27"W

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Connecticut Southern railroad bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: XL Center, Wadsworth Atheneum, Old State House, Dunkin' Donuts Park.

1.1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
XL Center, Hartford
30 min walk • The XL Center, nestled in the heart of downtown Hartford, Connecticut, stands as a premier sports and entertainment destination in New England. This versatile arena, with its expansive seating capacity, hosts a diverse range of events, from high-energy hockey games...
1.2 miSW
19th- and 20th-century American artists
Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford
31 min walk • The Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum in Hartford, Connecticut. The Wadsworth is noted for its collections of European Baroque art, ancient Egyptian and Classical bronzes, French and American Impressionist paintings, Hudson River School landscapes, modernist masterpieces and...
1.1 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Old State House, Hartford
27 min walk • The Old State House in Hartford, Connecticut is generally believed to have been designed by noted American architect Charles Bulfinch as his first public building. The State House is currently managed by the Office of Legislative Management of the Connecticut General Assembly.
1 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dunkin' Donuts Park, Hartford
25 min walk • Dunkin' Donuts Park is a 6,121-seat baseball park in Hartford, Connecticut. It is the home field of the Hartford Yard Goats of the Double-A Northeast.
1 miSW
Museum, Cinema, Science museum
Connecticut Science Center, Hartford
26 min walk • The Connecticut Science Center is a nine-story museum located on the Connecticut River in Hartford, Connecticut designed by César Pelli & Associates, which opened on June 12, 2009.
1 miSW
Shopping, Department store
Cheney Building, Hartford
26 min walk • The R. and F. Cheney Building, also known as the Brown Thomson Building, is a commercial building designed by noted American architect H. H. Richardson. It is located at 942 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut, and is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
1.1 miSW
Convention center
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford
28 min walk • The Connecticut Convention Center is a convention center located in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, United States, overlooking the Connecticut River.
1 miSW
Park
Constitution Plaza, Hartford
27 min walk • Constitution Plaza is a large commercial mixed-use development in Downtown Hartford, Connecticut.
0.6 miSW
Bridge
Bulkeley Bridge, Hartford
16 min walk • The Bulkeley Bridge is the oldest of three highway bridges over the Connecticut River in Hartford, Connecticut. A stone arch bridge composed of nine spans, the bridge carries Interstate 84, U.S. Route 6, and U.S.
0.9 miSW
Bridge
Founders Bridge, Hartford
22 min walk • The Founders Bridge is one of the three highway bridges over the Connecticut River in Hartford, Connecticut. The steel stringer bridge carries the Route 2 expressway, and also crosses over Interstate 91.
0.6 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Xfinity Theatre, Hartford
17 min walk • Xfinity Theatre is an outdoor/indoor amphitheatre located in Hartford, Connecticut, owned by Live Nation. The capacity of the venue is 30,000. The indoor area holds 7,500 and the outdoor lawn area holds an additional 22,500 during the summer months making it one of the largest amphitheatres in the country.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Connecticut Southern railroad bridge?

Nearby attractions include Riverside Park, Hartford (12 min walk), Bulkeley Bridge, Hartford (16 min walk), Xfinity Theatre, Hartford (17 min walk), Garvan-Carroll Historic District, Hartford (21 min walk).

How to get to Connecticut Southern railroad bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Connecticut Southern railroad bridge:

Bus

Hartford Megabus (21 min walk)