Photographs of the Bridges
Aiken Street Bridge, Lowell, Massachusetts
The Aiken Street Bridge in Lowell, Massachusetts, was constructed in 1883 by the Berlin Iron Bridge Company of East Berlin, Connecticut.
In going to select a photo for this post, I found that I took almost 200 on my visit there, and I somehow managed not to capture any good profile photos. This photo, partly obstructed by vegetation, shows the series of lenticular trusses. This is the longest Berlin bridge left, being five spans long. It is also a pleasing red color, with decorative construction placards and wide sidewalks.
In my book, Bridgespotting: A Guide to Bridges that Connect People, Places, and Times, I included an extensive discussion of the Berlin Iron Bridge Company lenticular truss bridges. However, I was not able to visit the Aiken Street Bridge until after the book went to press, so it is not included. This is a shame, because it is one of the earliest, largest, and most accessible to pedestrians.
