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Historic Bridges: Adams County, Pennsylvania

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 6

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Crooked Creek Road Bridge
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Crooked Creek Road (PA-3038, TR-310) Over Marsh Creek in Rural: Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 69 ft. Main Span: 67 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1889 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This bridge is located near historic Gettysburg and should be preserved and promoted as an area attraction.
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Cunningham Road Bridge
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Cunningham Road (PA-3008) Over Marsh Creek in Rural: Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 255 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1894 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
An extremely rare bridge located a handful of miles from historic Gettysburg, this bridge is slated for demolition.
John Eisenhower Bridge
Water Works Road Bridge
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Water Works Road Over Willoughby Run in Rural: Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 84 ft. Main Span: 81 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1886 By: Gilbert and Smith of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
An exceedingly rare example of work by this builder, this bridge displays the unique details of the company.
Longstreet Tower
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Pedestrian Stairway Over Gettysburg Battlefield (Gettysburg National Military Park) in Rural: Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Non-Bridge Structure, Fixed
Built 1896 By: Variety Iron Works of Cleveland, Ohio and Colonel Emmor B. Cope
This observation tower was built by a company that built a number of metal truss bridges and the tower itself has many truss bridge-like details.
Rhodes Mill Bridge
Shorb Mill Road Bridge
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Shorb Mill Road Over Middle Creek in Rural: Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 84 ft. Main Span: 82 ft. Roadway: 12.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1905 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
An attractive little truss bridge with handsome stone abutments.
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Wiermans Mill Road Bridge
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Wiermans Mill Road (PA-1009) Over Bermudian Creek in Rural: Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 93 ft. Main Span: 88 ft. Roadway: 12.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1896 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
An excellent representative example of work done by an important bridge company.

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