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Harris Street Bridge
Bridge in Taunton, Massachusetts / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Harris Street Bridge is a historic truss bridge that spans the Taunton River off Dean Street in Taunton, Massachusetts. Built in 1887, it is the oldest surviving bridge in the city, and was built as part of one of the city's earliest public works projects after incorporation as a city. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It is closed to traffic, and is in disrepair.
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Harris Street Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 41°54′20.27″N 71°4′9.63″W |
Carries | water main |
Crosses | Taunton River |
Locale | Taunton, Massachusetts |
Characteristics | |
Design | pin-connected through Pratt truss |
Material | Wrought iron |
Total length | 100 feet (30 m) |
Width | 35 feet (11 m) |
Height | 35 feet (11 m) |
No. of spans | 1 |
History | |
Architect | Pembridge Company |
Constructed by | Pennsylvania Bridge Company |
Construction end | 1887 |
Harris Street Bridge | |
Location | Off Dean Street, Taunton, Massachusetts |
Built | 1887 |
MPS | Taunton MRA |
NRHP reference No. | 84002123[1] |
Added to NRHP | July 5, 1984 |
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