Lovett Bridge, Spanning Mumford River, Douglas, Worcester County, MA
Summary
Significance: Lovett Bridge is significant as a largely intact example of a method of construction that was common for small bridges in the period 1870-1920: a vaulted concrete deck supported on metal beams. In addition to the corrugated iron used to form the arches of Lovett Bridge, brick was also used in this technique, which was related to fire-proof industrial construction. Proponents of the form cited low initial cost, easy maintenance, and an unobstructed water way as its advantages. Lovett Bridge is also notable for retaining its original lattice railing, which was characteristic of the period.
Survey number: HAER MA-133
Tags
Date
1969 - 1980
Contributors
Historic American Engineering Record, creator
Location
Douglas, 42.08155, -71.72744
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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