Providence & Worcester railroad bridge, Middletown
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Facts and practical information
The Middletown–Portland railroad bridge is a swing truss bridge crossing the Connecticut River and Route 9 in Middletown, Connecticut, just south of the Arrigoni Bridge. Built in 1911, the bridge is a Warren through-truss swing bridge with an overall length of 1,142 feet. The center span rotates to allow vessels to pass through. It carried the Boston and New York Air-Line Railroad over the river to Portland, Connecticut, and continues to serve Providence & Worcester Railroad customers in Portland. Since the bridge is usually left open, it may appear inactive. However, trains regularly cross the river carrying paper products and demolition debris. In 2017, a train that had just crossed the bridge derailed on the Middletown side near Johnson Street; no injuries were reported. ()
Middletown
Providence & Worcester railroad bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Indian Hill Cemetery, Arrigoni Bridge, Church of the Holy Trinity and Rectory, Kidcity Children's Museum.