Sherwood Bridge in Delhi spans the West Branch of the Delaware River. The bridge was pabed a few years ago, but it hasn’t always been this way.
Originally constructed of iron in 1888, Sherwood Bridge was a Lenticular through truss bridge which was constructed by Berlin Iron Bridge Company of East Berlin, Connecticut.
The bridge was named after settler Samuel Sherwood, who was Deputy County Clerk in 1799, and who built “Woodland House” at the bridge in 1804 (possibly a wooden bridge prior to the iron built of 1888).
The original bridge has since been replaced with a new superstructure, the biggest noticeable difference being that it now has an open top with a more streamlined, contemporary design.
With thanks to Delaware County Historical Association, NY
Original source can be found here.
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