South Washington Street Parabolic Bridge
Introduction '''South Washington Street Parabolic Bridge''' is a historic Lenticular truss bridge located at Binghamton in Broome County, New York. It was constructed in 1886 and spans the Susquehanna River. It is composed of three identical through trusses with an overall length of 484 feet. The bridge was closed to vehicular traffic in 1969.It is the longest multiple span, Lenticular truss bridge constructed in New York State during the 19th century. It was constructed by the Berlin Iron Bridge Company of East Berlin, Connecticut. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.The bridge was rehabilitated between 2014 and 2017.
Photos Image:Washington Street Pedestrian Bridge.jpg|Looking down the Washington Street Bridge.Image:Berin Iron Company Plaque on Washington Street Bridge.jpg|The Berlin Iron Bridge Co. plaque on the top of the bridge.File:South Washington Street Parabolic Bridge, south end.jpg|A view of the bridge from the south, from the intersection of Washington Street and Conklin Avenue.
See also *Ouaquaga Lenticular Truss Bridge, a similar bridge also in Broome County
References
External links * South Washington Street Parabolic Bridge (Bridgehunter.com)* South Washington Street Bridge (Bridges and Tunnels)* Preservation Association of the Southern Tier properties of interest in Broome and Tioga Counties (New York State Landmarks; January 16, 2018)