pony bridge connecticut built built following dam break february washed away previous bridges bridge served section bridge feet long crossed angle damaged arson march subsequently torn bridge remained town deemed bridge unsafe closed february bridge moved vacant parking lot replaced new bridge bridge added state connecticut historic register later added national_register_of_historic_places april removed february construction heavy rains february caused dam break resulting flood damaged buildings washed away previous bridges site contracted build total bridges area larger street feet bridge mill located downstream note mill owners influenced decision bridges place surrounding area single span pony bridge completed roadway street bridge feet long panels totaling feet length roadway feet wide bridge wrought iron feet deep crossed river angle joints pinned lower chord connections distinctive bridges plate floor beams supported wooden width bridge bridge inch rods inside depicts bridge painted red paint nearly absent fate march manufacturing buildings damaged arson subsequently demolished site town park bridge anticipated serve pedestrian bridge park bridge listed national_register_of_historic_places april historically significant example late 19th century bridge surviving example bridge built significant modification deterioration locally significant remaining major employer city town closed bridge deemed unsafe badly deteriorated estimated needed relocate bridge february member committee tasked planning municipal park site hoped pending nomination national_register_of_historic_places help obtain grant money repair bridge prior february historic bridge moved vacant parking lot near town hall replacement bridge installed bridge state connecticut historic register list
Ashland Mill Bridge