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Historic Bridges: Lehigh 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: 14

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Albertus L. Meyers Bridge
8th Street Viaduct
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8th Street (PA-2055) Over Little Lehigh Creek in Allentown: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States
Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Box Beam, Fixed
Length: 1,793 ft. Main Span: 135 ft. Roadway: 34 ft. Main Spans: 9
Built 1913 By: McArthur Brothers of New York, New York and Benjamin H. Davis of New York, New York
This is an extremely large multi-span high level deck arch bridge that has been rehabilitated.
Bethlehem Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Lehigh River in Bethlehem: Northampton County, Pennsylvania and Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 440 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
This classic railroad truss bridge sits in the shadow of the large Hill-To-Hill Bridge.
Broad Street Bridge
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Broad Street Over Monocacy Creek and Various Roads and Railroad in Bethlehem: Northampton County, Pennsylvania and Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 431 ft. Main Span: 99 ft. Roadway: 41 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1909 By: Cramp and Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and L. A. Francisco
This is a large, high level concrete arch bridge of early construction for its size.
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Cementon Bridge
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Main Street / 21st Street (PA-329) Over Lehigh River and Railroad in Cementon: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania and Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 575 ft. Main Span: 159 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1933 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
This impressive example of a state standard truss bridge is at risk for demolition and replacement despite its good condition.
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Coplay-Northampton Bridge
Chestnut Street Bridge
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Chestnut Street (PA-7404, 9th Street) Over Lehigh River and Railroad in Coplay and Northampton: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania and Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,124 ft. Main Span: 214 ft. Roadway: 23.3 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1930 By: Whitaker and Diehl of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
This enormous historic concrete arch bridge, which features a variety of approach spans, is slated for demolition and replacement!
Hill To Hill Bridge
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PA-378 Over Lehigh River, Railroads, Local Streets in Bethlehem: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania and Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Hudson Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 1,607 ft. Main Span: 171 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1924 By: Rodgers and Hagerty of New York, New York and Clarence W. Hudson
This concrete arch bridge also contains the only known example of a Hudson truss, and also is an amazingly complex bridge with several ramps.
Lehigh Gap Bridge
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PA-873 and Appalachian Trail Over Lehigh River, Paint Mill Road, and Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Palmerton: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania and Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,024 ft. Main Span: 164 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1930 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
This is a large deck truss bridge located in a scenic mountain setting.
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Lehigh Street Bridge
Hocky-Catty Bridge / Hokendauqua Bridge
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Lehigh Street (PA-1014) Over Lehigh River and Railroad in North Catasauqua and Hokendauqua: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania and Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 782 ft. Main Span: 158 ft. Roadway: 23.6 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1894 By: Lehigh Valley Construction Company of South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
A rare pin-connected deck truss on a Pennsylvania highway, this impressive large structure also consists of a stringer and a pony truss bridge.
Little Lehigh Creek Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Abandoned Lehigh Valley Railroad) Over Little Lehigh Creek in Allentown: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This uncommon riveted railroad pony truss bridge has been abandoned for a long time.
Ohio Road Bridge
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Ohio Road Over Monocacy Creek in Bethlehem: Northampton County, Pennsylvania and Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States
Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
This small stone arch bridge has been preserved in place for pedestrian use.
Pine Street Bridge
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Pine Street Over Lehigh River and Railroad in Catasauqua and Whitehall: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,167 ft. Main Span: 152 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1953 By: G. A. and F.M. Wagman Company of York, Pennsylvania and G. Edwin Pidcock Company
Although a late example of its type, this bridge features highly decorative railings and is a long bridge.
Sand Island Park Bridge
Township Line Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Monocacy Creek in Bethlehem: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Pratt Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 101 ft. Main Span: 101 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1867 By: Beckel Iron Foundry and Machine Shop of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
This is an extremely rare cast iron truss bridge that was relocated to serve a trail in this park setting.
Tilghman Street Viaduct
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Tilghman Street (Union Boulevard, PA-1002) Over Lehigh River and Railroad in Allentown: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 1,387 ft. Main Span: 185 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 12
Built 1929 By: Seeds and Derham of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and James B. Long
This is a long curved viaduct composed of many open spandrel arch spans.
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Walnut Street Bridge
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Walnut Street Over Trout Creek and Factory Street in Slatington: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 302 ft. Main Span: 88 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1925 By: Unknown
This somewhat high level plate girder bridge is noted for its concrete approach spans.

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