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The '''Derby–Shelton Bridge''' is a road crossing over the ] in the U.S. state of ], connecting the cities of ] and ]. It connects ] in downtown Derby with ] in downtown Shelton. The bridge and approaches are designated but not signed as '''Connecticut Route 712'''. |
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The '''Derby–Shelton Bridge''' is a road crossing over the ] in the U.S. state of ], connecting the cities of ] and ]. It connects ] in downtown Derby with ] in downtown Shelton. The bridge and approaches are designated but not signed as ]. |
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The current bridge (number 01659) was built in 1918 <ref>http://www.nvcogct.org/sites/default/files/pictures/headers/D-S%20Bridge_PIM_04-18-2018_Hand-out.pdf</ref> by the Connecticut State Highway Department to replace a former steel-arch bridge built in 1891 known as the Huntington Bridge. Prior to that, an even older wooden covered bridge (built in 1857) was at this site. The Derby–Shelton Bridge used to carry two ] tracks until the 1930s. |
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The current bridge (number 01659) was built in 1918 <ref>http://www.nvcogct.org/sites/default/files/pictures/headers/D-S%20Bridge_PIM_04-18-2018_Hand-out.pdf</ref> by the Connecticut State Highway Department to replace a former steel-arch bridge built in 1891 known as the Huntington Bridge. Prior to that, an even older wooden covered bridge (built in 1857) was at this site. The Derby–Shelton Bridge used to carry two ] tracks until the 1930s. |
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Derby-Shelton Bridge viewed from the Derby Greenway
