South Washington Street Parabolic Bridge

South Washington Street Parabolic Bridge
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
South Washington Street Parabolic Bridge, February 2011
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Location	S. Washington St., Binghamton, New York
Coordinates	42°5′33″N 75°54′54″W / 42.09250°N 75.91500°W / 42.09250; -75.91500Coordinates: 42°5′33″N 75°54′54″W / 42.09250°N 75.91500°W / 42.09250; -75.91500
Area	1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built	1886
Architect	Berlin Iron Bridge Co.
Architectural style	Lenticular truss
NRHP Reference #	78001842
Added to NRHP	January 30, 1978

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.

Looking down the Washington Street Bridge.

The Berlin Iron Bridge Co. plaque on the top of the bridge.