Bus, train. Vertical clearance below bridge: 29.5 ft. [9.0 m] Owner: State Highway Agency [01] Year built: 1921: Year reconstructed: 2006: Historic significance: Bridge is possibly eligible for the National Register of Historic Places [3] Design load: MS 18 / HS 20 [5] Main span material: Steel [3] Main span design: Movable - Bascule [16] Deck type . The bridge has seen several renovations, including those completed in: Inspection ratings from the National Bridge Inventory as of September 2010 were:[18], Images of Stratford, Stratford Historical Society, 1997 p78, Images of Stratford, Stratford Historical Society, 1997 p78-79, Last edited on 24 September 2022, at 18:23, U.S. National Register of Historic Places, List of crossings of the Housatonic River, National Register of Historic Places listings in Fairfield County, Connecticut, National Register of Historic Places listings in New Haven County, Connecticut, List of bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Connecticut, "Connecticut Department of Transportation", "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Washington Bridge", accompanying six photos, from 2003 (see captions on page 14 of text document), "Washington Bridge Company v. Stewart - 44 U.S. 413 (1845):: Justia US Supreme Court Center", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Washington_Bridge_(Connecticut)&oldid=1112109931. The first prize was awarded in March 1886 to Charles Conrad Schneider and the second prize to Wilhelm Hildenbrand. These projects would connect the Bronx and New Jersey directly via the Interstate Highway System, accommodating increased traffic in construction with the addition of a lower level to the George Washington Bridge. Take the bus from Broadway/W 176 St to E 125 St/Park Av. 2725 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615. [a] The entrance and exit ramps to University Avenue also carry the northern and southern sidewalks;[6] the southern sidewalk abuts Bridge Playground. Work also began on the 179th Street Tunnel, paralleling the congested 178th Street Tunnel, as well as on the Highbridge Interchange, which included direct ramps from the Harlem River Washington Bridge to the 178th179th Street Tunnels. max-height: 200px; [citation needed] It is a steel trunnion-bearing bascule drawbridge. [6], The Bronx approach viaduct contains three semicircular arches, as well as an elliptical arch with a width of 56 feet (17m). [96] The Washington Bridge was opened to automobile and streetcar traffic two years later on May 31, 1906,[97] with two tracks for the Interborough Railway Company. Stewart. He said the problem should be fixed by Wednesday, but advised commuters to seek an alternate route Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. By 1988, the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) estimated that it would cost $25 million to fix the Washington Bridge. [82] The roadway and sidewalks were laid from August to November of the same year. [59] The Commission had wished to accept the proposal, but the company withdrew it when the Commission questioned the legality under the provisions of the 1885 legislation of using artificial stone for the bridges structural elements. The veto was overridden by an act of the Connecticut General Assembly. height: 120px; The Washington Bridge, also known as the Devon Bridge, [3] carries U.S. Route 1 (US 1) over the Housatonic River in the U.S. state of Connecticut, connecting the city of Milford to the town of Stratford. 4459 (Feb. 7, 1984)", New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, "The City's New Bridge. Because the western bank of the river contains a sharp bluff, the materials for the western bank were delivered in small quantities or stored on the eastern bank. During the work, some lanes were kept open for traffic. Routes1, 9, and 46), see. [4] [5] It connects West 181st Street in Washington Heights, Manhattan, with University Avenue in Morris Heights, Bronx. All products are produced on-demand and shipped worldwide within 2 - 3 business days. background-color: #edece8; position: relative; It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 13, 2022 and is currently priced at $524,900. [117] The completion of the Alexander Hamilton Bridge in April 1963[118] resulted in traffic decreases on the Washington Bridge. .card-gallery:hover { If you do not want a contact sidebar, choose the "Single Column" template instead of this one. [42] The nearby High Bridge, which had been completed in the 1840s, carried the Croton Aqueduct. At the time, the deck contained several holes and four of six lanes were closed. '"[22], Bridge between Manhattan and the Bronx, New York, This article is about the bridge connecting the Bronx and Manhattan. "The grand new Washington Bridge was dedicated on Armistice Day in 1921." The Union Bridge Company presented a modified plan combining Schneider's and Hildenbrand's proposals, with steel ribs made of solid webs, although it was also rejected by the commission. [39] Accordingly, the Alexander Hamilton Bridge and Trans-Manhattan Expressway were respectively planned as bypasses for the Washington Bridge and the 178th179th Street Tunnels. Recommended option. [93] However, as late as 1891, the bridge was still recorded as being "unopened" because of disputes over maintenance. DO NOT USE THIS WITH THE "Generic Single-Column" TEMPLATE. [4][3] The arches provide 134 feet (41m) of vertical clearance at mean high water. [109], Most streetcar service was withdrawn from the Washington Bridge in October 1947 and replaced by bus service, with only the 167th Street streetcar remaining. box-shadow: 9px 9px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); } The masonry-arch design was recommended as more monumental and durable, but no further progress was made on that plan. [17][83] Overall, the bridge cost $2.85 million to construct, equivalent to $85,954,000 in 2021. [13][65] The company then submitted a plan that used steel plate girders, which the commission accepted after McAlpine and Cooper modified it. For the bridge connecting New York and New Jersey (carrying Interstate95 and U.S. [119] U.S.1 was rerouted to the Alexander Hamilton Bridge. He said the Stratford Fire Department was spraying the bridge with water to cool it. [4], The Washington Bridge is the longest drawbridge on the Boston Post Road. Continue Reading. The work was expected to take about one year. [8][11][12] Modifications to the design were made by the Union Bridge Company, chief engineer William J. McAlpine, consulting engineer Theodore Cooper, and cornice architect DeLemos & Cordes. [3][36], The masonry approach viaducts at either end both contain three semicircular concrete arches, clad in granite and gneiss ashlar. [9][28] The interiors of the piers are made of rubble masonry, although the center and eastern piers also contain concrete. [7] This bridge was rebuilt at least twice: once in 1807 when ice flows carried the bridge out to sea and again in 1868 when it was struck by the steamer Monitor. Historically speaking the first bridge located here was built in 1813 out of wood. This unique wall art is reproduction of a vintage trolley car photo Washington Bridge (also known as the Moses Wheeler Bridge near Devon) Shadowbox framed in reclaimed wood with grey wax finish Frame measures 18-in W x 14-in W A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this item will be donated to the Stratford Histori height: 200px; Talk:Washington Bridge (Connecticut) This article is within the scope of WikiProject Bridges and Tunnels, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of bridges and tunnels on Wikipedia. background-color: #edece8 !important; South of the bridge, University Avenue is a minor street. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. Explore! The Sons of the American Revolution note that this crossing was likely used by George Washington on his journey from Philadelphia to Cambridge, Massachusetts to assume his command of the Colonial Army in 1775. US 1 Bridge, mile 3.5, at Stratford, opens on signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Monday through Friday, and 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. daily, the draw need not open for the passage of vessels. [18] The roadway was originally made of granite, subsequently repaved in asphalt, while the sidewalks were made of bluestone. Sunday Monday between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Future notifications will be provided to detail anticipated road closures with appropriate detours to be implemented. [131] Charles Evan Fowler, an engineer, wrote in 1929 that he thought the Washington Bridge to be "in many respects one of the finest pieces of bridge architecture in the world". overflow: hidden; } Roadblocks even small ones have an outsized impact on deterrence. I agree to the terms and conditions laid out in the Privacy Policy. [15][59][64] Schneider's plan was deemed too costly;[8][13] the proposal, assessed at $3 million (equivalent to $90 million in 2021), brought criticism from the New-York Tribune. [14], The Washington Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.[2]. State Bridge No. The clear channel for shipping is 125 feet (38m) wide. [127], At the Washington Bridge's completion it was widely praised as an architectural accomplishment of New York City. The Contractor shall be allowed to close U.S. Route 1 and detour vehicular and pedestrian traffic for certain stages of the project. STRATFORD The Washington Bridge, a busy connector between Milford and Stratford over the Housatonic River, closed Tuesday after issues with closing it, according to Stratford Public. [102] A contract for the work was awarded to Poirier and McLane in November 1929, which entailed widening the roadway by 14 feet (4.3m) and moving the trolley tracks. [17][27] Along this approach, a grass median strip once separated the westbound and eastbound lanes. [6], The first bridge at this point was proposed in 1803 by the Milford and Stratford Bridge Company, which changed its name to the Washington Bridge Company that same year. The balustrade contains egg-and-dart motifs on their top rails, as well as alternating Ionic columns and decorative torch-and-scroll medallions between each decorative pole. The Washington Bridge's new name also reflected the fact that the nearby Washington Heights and Fort Washington were also named after him. [67], After the George Washington Bridge over the Hudson River opened, there was some confusion between the two bridges, which intensified over time as the Hudson River bridge became better known. 2020 The Stratford Crier | Built in Stratford by, Care Giving Offered by Stratford Visiting Nurse Association. [5][84], Work on the Harlem River Manhattan Bridge was substantially completed in December 1888, and pedestrians with special passes were allowed to informally use it. [76] By mid-1887, the piers were nearly completed and more than half the required steel had been cast. Required fields are marked *. This is a custom order for this artwork. To make way for the widened roadways, the granite sidewalks were narrowed. [11][12] Further bridge rehabilitation was undertaken in early 2022. [9][3], A balustrade of solid granite sits atop each of the piers, surrounding balconies that protrude from either sidewalk. The predicted tide times today on Sunday 06 November 2022 for Stratford, Housatonic River are: first low tide at 4:13am, first high tide at 9:48am, second low tide at 4:46pm, second high tide at 10:17pm. Yellow Mill Bridge (Old) . Its geographic location is N 41.20037 by W 73.11039. [17], The builders leased land on both banks of the Harlem River so material could be delivered and stored. [59][61][62] The commissioners also rejected the idea of an all-masonry bridge, instead choosing a metal and stone hybrid. STRATFORD The Washington Bridge, a busy connector between Milford and Stratford over the Housatonic River, closed Tuesday after issues with closing it, according to Stratford Public Safety Director Larry Cicarelli. [114][115], The Harlem River Washington Bridge continued to be a bottleneck for crosstown traffic. Posts extend from the extrados of the ribs, supporting the floor beams. Stratford, CT 06615. The bridge is approx. [79] This was followed two months later by the installation of the western arch above the river. [9] The tops of the viaducts contain granite balustrades with circular openings, which rest atop short granite cornices with brackets. [98] The tracks were ultimately used by four Bronx streetcar routes: the Ogden Avenue, 167th Street, 181st Street, and University Avenue routes (now respectively the Bx13, Bx35, Bx36, and Bx3 buses). Built in 1921. It is considered architecturally notable by the National Register of Historic Places for its five 100-foot-long (30m) arches. Orders cannot be cancelled once order has been placed. He said the bridge is a couple of inches off the ground level at the moment and officials are waiting for it to cool before allowing cars on it again. [35], The layer of bedrock under the Harlem River Manhattan Bridge's westernmost large pier was close to the ground, and it was ready for masonry by October 1886. The Washington Bridge is an arch bridge over the Harlem River composed two large steel arches flanked at either end by masonry viaducts. The Commission nonetheless believed it would be satisfactory, but neither side wished to undertake the expense and delay of a formal legal determination. Main Span Length 183.0 Feet (55.8 Meters) Structure Length 877.0 Feet (267.3 Meters) Roadway Width 48 Feet (14.63 Meters) Spans 1 Main Span (s) and 9 Approach Span (s) Inventory Number 327 View Information About HSR Ratings Bridge Documentation [9] The entrance to the northern sidewalk is in McNally Plaza, slightly northeast of the intersection of 181st Street and Amsterdam Avenue. [9][4][22] The western arch traverses the Harlem River as well as Bridge Park on the Bronx shore. [17] Architectural critic Montgomery Schuyler characterized the bridge as "an admirable and exemplary work" in 1900, although he had a minor concern about the masonry approaches, which he called "less than adequate architecturally for want of the emphasis". [3][30], Unusually for arch bridges of the time, the deck lacks diagonal bracing, instead being supported by beams running horizontally and vertically. NOTE: Contact your IT admin or "[emailprotected]" if you would like to add a new social media account. ; an Imposing Structure Now Spanning the Harlem River", "It's Time to Cross Some Bridges: a Guide to 4 Prominent Promenades", "Widening to Start on Harlem Bridge; $736,996 Contract Let by State for Washington Span, Link in Cross Bronx Expressway", "Erection of the Harlem River Bridge at 18lst Street", "To Bridge the Harlem; Plans for the New Structure Completed. [129][132] Furthermore, Ernest Lawson depicted the bridge as the main subject of his 1913 painting Spring Night. [50][57][58] The bill called for the appointment of three commissioners, although mayor William Russell Grace delayed the selection of these commissioners for a month, believing the bridge's cost to be excessive. [66] On July 14, 1886, the commissioners awarded a general construction contract to steel contractor Passaic Rolling Mill Company and masonry contractor Myles Tierney. [6] The distance between the end of the masonry approach and the intersection with Amsterdam Avenue is 200 feet (61m). [3][37] The centers for all seven arches were all erected simultaneously to provide structural stability. The bridge's main roadway continues west to the intersection of 181st Street and Amsterdam Avenue (formerly Tenth Avenue), adjacent to Highbridge Park. Get driving directions The bridge, which carries four New Haven Line tracks over the Housatonic River, has experienced serious deterioration, and is the next most critical movable bridge for replacement on the New Haven Line portion of the NEC after the Walk Bridge Program. [15][59] The Union Bridge Company presented plans for a bridge with three granite-faced arches, each 208 feet (63m) long. [23][111] The widening was finished by 1950,[112][113] and the tunnel and interchange opened on May 5, 1952. [3][34] Each of the semicircular arches are 60 feet (18m) wide[17][34] and are carried by piers that are 13 feet (4.0m) thick. 327 by the state Department of Transportation. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. 1935: Removal of streetcar apparatus to increase passenger car traffic from two lanes to four. The Alexander Hamilton Bridge was completed in 1963, diverting traffic from the Washington Bridge. border-radius: 3px; } [3][31] The beams, spaced about 15 feet (4.6m) apart, are built of plates and angles. [9][20][21] The modern crossing contains sidewalks of 6 feet (1.8m),[22] as well as two 30-foot-wide (9.1m) roadways separated by a median. Maps indicate that the section of Aqueduct Avenue at the end of the Washington Bridge was near present-day University Avenue. [21][36], At the western end of the Washington Bridge, there are ramps to and from the Trans-Manhattan Expressway, carrying Interstate 95 and U.S.Route 9. [49] No further progress was made for several years. The first noted transport across the river at this point was a ferry that began service around May 1758. [50][54] In each of these plans, the deck was to be 50 feet (15m) wide, with two sidewalks flanking a 35-foot-wide (11m) carriageway. Ft. single family home built in 2007 that was last sold on 12/28/1998. The posts are rigidly attached to the ribs' flanges and the horizontal and vertical beams; they are connected and braced transversely. The two-hinged arch bridge was designed by Charles C. Schneider and Wilhelm Hildenbrand, with modifications to the design made by the Union Bridge Company, William J. McAlpine, Theodore Cooper, and DeLemos & Cordes, with Edward H. Kendall as consulting architect. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. .card-body-gallery { Gneiss from nearby quarries and excavations was also used, as was Rosendale cement. [94], The Interborough Railway Company announced plans in 1902 to operate a network of streetcar lines in the Bronx, including a line across the Washington Bridge and 181st Street. The bridge features steel-arch construction with two 510-foot (160m) main arches and masonry approaches. [89][90], By the first week of May 1889, the Evening World reported that pedestrians and vehicles had been using the Washington Bridge for a week. The first permanent standing (wooden) bridge opened in 1813, complete with a toll. A similar caisson was sunk for the eastern pier, near Sedgwick Avenue, and masonry work on that pier began in October 1886. Theallowablework hours for this project are as follows; Monday Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., and between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.; Friday Saturday between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.; Saturday Sunday between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.; and. Den anses vara arkitektoniskt anmrkningsvrd av National Register of Historic Places fr sina fem 30 meter lnga valvbgar. [55] The Parks Department received other plans for cantilever and arch bridges in 1883. The streetcar tracks were removed, and a median barrier was built between the two directions of traffic, creating two 30-foot-wide (9.1m) granite roadways with three lanes. [37] There are voussoirs running along the tops of these arches, with keystones at the center of each arch. [91] Ultimately, the bridge never formally opened because of disagreement between the city and the bridge commission. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. LOCATION Boston Post Road (Route 1) Stratford, CT 06615 ABOUT The Washington Bridge (also known as the Moses Wheeler Bridge) is located on the Boston Post Road (Route 1) on the border between Stratford and Milford Connecticut. [73] The caisson was sunk to the underlying bedrock,[71][74] which ranged between 17 and 40 feet (5.2 and 12.2m) beneath mean high water. Den gr ver Housatonic River i delstaten Connecticut i USA och frbinder staden Milford med staden Stratford. A wharf with derricks and tracks was built, and a single-track inclined plane was constructed from the wharf to the western end of the approach viaduct. transition: .5s ease; [52] Two years later, several prominent men signed a memorial urging the construction of a suspension bridge slightly north of the High Bridge, which if built would help alleviate the growing traffic between Manhattan and Westchester. The Washington Bridge had been planned since the 1860s, but progress was delayed for two decades due to various disputes. [108] The Washington Bridge over the Harlem River was signed as part of U.S.Route 1 in New York in mid-December 1934. [85][87] The proposed opening date in February was postponed because of bad weather. [4], The New York Supreme Court appointed a group of commissioners in February 1876 to acquire land for the bridge. [17][34] The eastern metal arch across the railroad tracks was fabricated from September to December 1887[78] and installed in January 1888. It once carried U.S.Route 1, which now travels over the Alexander Hamilton Bridge. Recommended option. [32], The sides of the deck are flanked by cornices with denticulation and modillions. [3][20][29] Because the ribs were riveted, the bridge was classified by architectural writer Carl W. Condit as a two-hinged arch bridge. [17][27][28] The ribs are riveted together with both diagonal and perpendicular bracing. border: 0; [15][66], In April 1886, the commissioners received bids for the masonry and metalwork. The Washington Bridge is an arch bridge over the Harlem River [50][59], The commissioners decided to host an architectural design competition for the new bridge, which they hoped would rival the then-new Brooklyn Bridge in stature. The section of University Avenue north of the bridge is a major road and is continuous with Edward L. Grant Highway. It is 92 miles from George Washington Bridge to Hartford. Route 1 over the Housatonic River. [71] The rubble-masonry interior walls of the approach viaducts were installed between April and July 1888. It is designated Bridge No. The Structure Which Is to Span the River North of High Bridge", "The Proposed Harlem Bridge: Opening Bids for the Structure How the Estimates VaryAn Offer to Build for $1,500,000", "Work on the New Harlem Bridge: Progress Made During the Summer the Structure to-be Completed in June-- Harmony Between Employers and Workmen", "A Handsome New Bridge: the Structure to Span the Harlem", "Spanning the Harlem: One Mighty Arch Swung Into Place", "The Last Arch in Place: a Great New Bridge Over the Harlem", "The New Manhattan Bridge. Bridgeport is the largest city in the state of Connecticut, becoming the major industrial center of the state from 1870 to 1910, when its population rose from approximately 25,000 to over 100,000, due to an influx of thousands of Irish, Slovaks, Hungarians, Germans, English, and Italian immigrants. Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals, open-spandrel concrete arch. Production time for this item is 4-6 weeks. Some CT malls going through resurgence, others face uncertainty, GameTimeCT's Top 10 Football Poll for Week 10, Connecticut Voter Guide for November 2022 Election, UConn's Dorka Juhsz has high expectations for final season. [3][26][27] The ribs are 13 feet (4.0m) thick, with minor variations because of the varying thicknesses of the plates that were used in the beams. [34] The sections of piers below each skewback are solid, made of concrete, and clad with ashlar. The Washington Bridge, also known as the Devon Bridge, carries U.S. Route 1 (US 1) over the Housatonic River in the U.S. state of Connecticut, connecting the city of Milford to the town of Stratford. [92] When the first person jumped to his death from the Washington Bridge in August 1890, The New York Times reported that the bridge had been in use for eighteen months. How far is it from George Washington Bridge to Hartford? Originally the bridge supported two streetcar tracks and two lanes for passenger cars. background-color: #dcc7aa !important; He is also a former UConn men's basketball beat writer at SB Nation's The UConn Blog. The year of construction for 481 Washington Pkwy is 1924. Normally, there are 14 trains operating per day, including direct services available. The approach viaduct crosses Harlem River Drive, which runs along the western shore of the Harlem River. [10], The bridge was designed by Charles C. Schneider and Wilhelm Hildenbrand, with Edward H. Kendall as consulting architect. /*gallery tiles captions*/ Motorists can expect lane closures on U.S. Route 1 during day and nighttime between Orchard Street and Riverside Drive. [18], Mayor John Lindsay proposed enacting tolls along the University Heights Bridge, as well as all other free bridges across the East and Harlem rivers, in 1971. Milford-Stratford, Connecticut. A new survey reveals many U.S. adults are still unaware. It is approximately 108.1 miles to drive. There are 2 ways to get from Stratford to George Washington Bridge by train, bus or car. The Tunnel Under Harlem River The New Suspension Bridge-Riverside and Morningside Parks", "The Harlem River Bridge: Effect of the Recent Legislation What the Mayor and Controller Say of the PlanMoney to Be Raised by Taxation", "Another Bridge Wanted. [66][68] The commissioners wished for one contractor to oversee all work, so all the bids by specialist contractors were rejected. 120th Connecticut House District. 2 contains also histories of Huntington, Trumbull and Monroe, towns incorporated from old Stratford. This project is tentatively set to be completed by June 30, 2022. [10], The second bridge opened in 1894 and was built of iron for $88,500. Locally this is a segment of Rt.1. [17], The bridge carries six lanes of traffic and a sidewalk on each side. INSTRUCTIONS: Change the folder ID below to match the sub-folder you wish to use as sub-pages/sub-navigation. Cicarelli said the exact cause of the problem was not known late Tuesday afternoon, but said it could be from metal parts on the bridge expanding with the heat Tuesday. At the skewbacks, from which the arches rise, the main piers are 40 feet (12m) wide and 98 feet (30m) long. [9], In 1845 the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the act was unconstitutional in Washington Bridge Company v. : Its Formal Opening Will Occur in a Few Days", "Won the 'First Wheel'; John Quinn and John Murphy Drive Over the New Harlem Bridge", "Why the Washington Bridge Is Not Opened", "Off Washington Bridge; the First Suicide From the Great New Viaduct", "Network of Trolley Lines in the Bronx; T.j. Brady Tells the Plans of the Interborough Railway Co. 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