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New Milford Bridges

Lovers Leap Bridge is the one of only three lenticular through trusses remaining in the state. It was one of the first Berlin bridges to be listed on the National Register (May 13, 1976). Lovers Leap Is also an arch bridge. The Bridge contains: orb finials, railings with cast-iron rosettes, and builders plates listing the names of the New Milford selectmen at the time of its construction.



Veterans Memorial Bridge was built in 1953. Its about 60 years old. It is a metal truss bridge. The main span length is 325 feet (99.1 meters). The bridge carries a large amount of traffic, but remains in decent physical condition.



The New Milford railroad bridge spans the Housatonic River in New Milford, CT. The Railroad bridge is a Truss Bridge. This bridge is no longer in use



This bridge is called the Railroad bridge. It is a board bridge, that is used by trains that pass through New Milford Connecticut everyday.



The Boardman Bridge is over the Housatonic River in New Milford CT. This bridge has not been used ever since 1984. The Boardman Bridge was built by  the Berlin Iron Company. It is the longest of only three lenticular through trusses remaining in the state. Boardman Bridge was constructed in 1888, and is 188 feet long.



This Bridge is also named Boardman Bridge. Boardman Bridge is a beam bridge, and is connected to Route 7. This bridge was made because the older Boardman Bridge is unsafe to drive on now. It is located right next to the older one.