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Bissell Bridge (Connecticut)
Bridge in Connecticut and South Windsor, Connecticut / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Captain John Bissell Memorial Bridge carries I-291 over the Connecticut River, connecting the towns of Windsor, Connecticut and South Windsor, Connecticut. There is a pedestrian crossing on the bridge on the westbound, upstream side.
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Bissell Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 41°48′47″N 72°38′40″W |
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Crosses | Connecticut River |
Locale | Windsor, Connecticut and South Windsor, Connecticut |
Official name | Captain John Bissell Memorial Bridge |
Maintained by | Greater Hartford Bridge Authority (until 1989) Connecticut Department of Transportation (after 1989) |
Characteristics | |
Total length | 1,690 feet (520 m) |
No. of spans | 14 |
History | |
Opened | December 16, 1957 |
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