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Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge Cantilevered Spans

Highland, New York
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The Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge has three cantilevered spans supported by rectangular trusses. Developed during the 19th century, the cantilever span is supported on only one end and can bridge greater distances with few supports.
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