Ouaquaga Lenticular Truss Bridge Explained

Ouaquaga Lenticular Truss Bridge
Location:Dutchtown Rd. over Susquehanna R., Windsor and Colesville, New York
Coordinates:42.1236°N -75.6472°W
Built:1888
Architect:Berlin Iron Bridge Co.
Architecture:Lenticular Truss Bridge
Added:February 20, 2003
Area:less than
Refnum:03000048

Ouaquaga Lenticular Truss Bridge is a historic lenticular truss bridge located at Ouaquaga in the towns of Windsor and Colesville in Broome County, New York. It was constructed in 1888 and spans the Susquehanna River. It is composed of two identical through trusses with an overall length of . It was constructed by the Berlin Iron Bridge Co. of East Berlin, Connecticut.[1] The bridge was closed to vehicular traffic in 2008 when a new bridge was built alongside it. The old bridge remains open for pedestrian use.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

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  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Ouaquaga Lenticular Truss Bridge. August 2002. 2009-11-01 . Katheen LaFrank. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying four photos.
  2. Web site: LaClair . Val . Spring 2009 . Historian Notes . Town Of Colesville News and Notes . 10 . 2023-03-14.