5th Street Footbridge - Turners Falls in Montague, MA
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N 42° 36.499 W 072° 33.620
18T E 700117 N 4720206
The 5th Street Footbridge is an abandoned Warren through truss footbridge with with all verticals over the Power Canal in the Village of Turners Falls inMontague, MA
Waymark Code: WM17HRF
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 02/24/2023
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The 5th Street Footbridge is a 130' long iron Warren through truss footbridge which is now closed to pedestrian traffic. The bridge spans the power canal directly adjacent an active Polygonal Warren pony truss bridge. A chain link fence prevents access to the abandoned bridge.
The 5th Street Footbridge was built in 1912 and designed by the Eastern Bridge and Structural Company and the Turners Falls Power Company. The bridge has a deck width of 12' and has handrails on both sides of the bridge.
Parking Coordinates:: N 42° 36.469 W 072° 33.627
Date Built: 01/01/1912
Length of Span:
131'
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