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Historic Bridges: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, 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.


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Total Bridges Found: 19

Ackelson Bridge
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Maple Grove Road (TR-506) Over Raccoon Creek in Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 50 ft. Main Span: 43 ft. Roadway: 11.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1904 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
An interesting little pony truss adds beauty and compliments a scenic wooded region.
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Arroyo Road Bridge
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Arroyo Road (TR-314) Over Clarion River in Rural: Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 281 ft. Main Span: 111 ft. Roadway: 12.5 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1901 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
You might call this the sister bridge to the Shanley Road Bridge... it also suffered the same fate.
Ash Road Bridge
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Ash Road (TR-309) Over Rocky Run in Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Queenpost Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 44 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Roadway: 10.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1903 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
This little Queenpost pony truss has been altered.
Center Road Bridge
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Center Road Over Bixlers Run in Rural: Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 63 ft. Main Span: 58 ft. Roadway: 14.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1905 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Contributing to a potential historic district, this is an regionally early riveted truss bridge built bty a prolific builder in Pennsylvania.
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Christman Road Bridge
Hummel's Bridge
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Christman Road (TR-770) Over Sacony Creek in Rural: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 74 ft. Main Span: 73 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1896 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
This is a fairly long span example of a half-hip pony truss bridge.
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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.
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Donaldson Bridge
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Creek Road (TR-500, Kramer Road) Over Raccoon Creek in Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 83 ft. Main Span: 83 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1901 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
A very scenic Pratt pony truss with riveted connections, on a slight skew.
Farabee Drive Bridge
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Farabee Drive Over 10 Mile Creek in Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1904 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
This is an unaltered, early surviving example of a rivet-connected pony truss.
Fisher Run Road Bridge
Catawissa Creek Bridge
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Fisher Run Road (TR-468) Over Catawissa Creek in Rural: Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 227 ft. Main Span: 220 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1903 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
This notable pin-connected Parker truss bridge was lucky to receive a rehabilitation for continued vehicular use.
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Geigel Hill Road Bridge
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Geigel Hill Road Over Tinicum Creek in Rural: Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 58 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Roadway: 15.1 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1887 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
This regionally important bridge was hit by a vehicle and after a hard fight by preservationists, a compromise was reached.
Jantz Road Bridge
Eddyville Bridge
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Jantz Road (TR-748, Lower Mudlick Road) Over Pine Run in Eddyville (Rural): Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 86 ft. Main Span: 82 ft. Roadway: 12.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1895 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
A picturesque example of work done by Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Keys Bridge
Keyes Road Bridge
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Keyes Road (TR-821) Over Raccoon Creek in Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 61 ft. Main Span: 58 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1903 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
One of a number of interesting pony truss bridges remaining in the county built by Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Kiemont Hill Road Bridge
County Bridge Number 41
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Kiemont Hill Road (TR-461) Over Wyalusing Creek in Rural: Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 181 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1902 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
This is an significant example of a bridge built by one of the top bridge companies in Pennsylvania.
Pump Station Road Bridge
Hawkins Bridge
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Pump Station Road (TR-659) Over Tenmile Creek in Rural: Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 159 ft. Main Span: 156 ft. Roadway: 14.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1902 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Built by a prominent regional company, this bridge with a rare truss configuration is in very poor condition.
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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Rock School Bridge
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Rock School Road (TR-346) Over Aunt Clara Fork Kings Creek in Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Queenpost Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 44 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 11.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1902 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
This quaint little Queenpost truss has been closed and its deck removed to serve as barricades.
Rockledge Road Bridge
River Drive Bridge
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Rockledge Road (River Drive, TR-706) Over Schuylkill River in Auburn: Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 152 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1903 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
This is an outstanding example of a Parker truss built by a noted in-state builder.
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Sulphur Springs Road Bridge
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Sulphur Springs Road Over Little Juniata Creek in Rural: Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 55 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Roadway: 11.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1904 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Although the trusses of this bridge no longer function to hold traffic loads and also are falling apart, they continue to offer heritage value.
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Witherspoon Bridge
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Witherspoon Road (TR-861) Over Raccoon Creek in Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 97 ft. Main Span: 93 ft. Roadway: 11.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1894 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
One of Washington County's most scenic bridges is this small through truss buried in the woods.

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