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Train Bridge 5589

Basic

Region: Scranton, Pennsylvania

Location

Type: Railroad feature
Status: Abandoned

Bridge Structure

Type: Rail
Status: Abandoned
Length: 160 feet
Height (AGL): 30 feet
Opened: Unknown
Closed: Unknown

This train bridge was built by the Central Railroad of New Jersey some time ago. The bridge is on a small, half-mile spur line connecting the CNJ main line along the river to the nearby Delaware and Hudson main line.

This bridge is in acceptable condition. Only the inner frog rails remain, and the wooden ties appear to be significantly rotten. The metal structure and concrete supports are in good condition.

Train Bridge 5589 Side View

View of [[ Train Bridge 5589 ]] from the side. Behind us is the CNJ main line. The spur leading to the D&H main line curves sharply left at the end of the bridge.

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Train Bridge 5589 Deck

The deck on [[ Train Bridge 5589 ]]. As seen, only the inner frog rails remain. The wood is in poor condition; I had to leap across the metal supports along the middle.

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Train Bridge 5589 Looking Down at the River

This photo better showcases the condition of [[ Train Bridge 5589 ]], and better shows the metal supports I had to leap across. To the right, the Lackawanna River can be seen below.

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