Red Bridge
About Red Bridge
Red Bridge, at Near Oregon Rd. over the Quinnipiac R., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 10, 1993. It was among the first 7 of Meriden’s 12 listings. The Register lists it for its engineering and industry, at the state level. It describes its style as Lenticular Pony Truss, as it does for 4 other Connecticut listings.
What it isBridge in Meriden, Connecticut, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 85 MB · National Archives↗1891 to today
- 1891Built
- 1993Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 33 years
Finding Red Bridge
Near Oregon Rd. over the Quinnipiac R., Meriden
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Lenticular Pony Truss style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Lenticular Pony Truss.
Memories of Red Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Red Bridge
Is Red Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 10, 1993 (Register number 93001345).
Is Red Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Richard IV Alsop House, 9.8 miles away.
Can you visit Red Bridge?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Red Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 85 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 132355508 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.