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Bridges: Orchard Street

The two-track bridge abutment on the west side of Orchard Street.
Photo taken by Richard J. King

The two-track bridge abutment on the west side of Orchard Street,
as viewed from the east side.Photo taken by Richard J. King

The Rahway Valley Railroad had a pair of bridges that crossed Orchard Street in Springfield. After the closing of the railroad in 1992 the pair of bridges were soon removed. Today both double-track bridge abutments still remain in place, as evidenced through the photos on this page.

This aerial view shows the exact location (arrow) of where the Orchard Street twin bridges were formerly located. The red line denotes the RVRR mainline. Google Maps.

The track is still in place up until where the bridge once stood.
Photo taken by Richard J. King

With Shunpike Road at our backs, looking towards the horseshoe curve and the grade up the Watchung Mountains. The tracks are still in place in the weeds.Photo taken by Richard J. King

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