Historic Bridges: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Agents

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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Berne Station Bridge
Berne Bridge

Fisher Dam Road (TR-558) Over Schuylkill River in Berne: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 206 ft. Main Span: 204 ft. Roadway: 18.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1896 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Agents

This beautiful and rare truss bridge is slated for demolition despite its historic value and potential for preservation.

Cemetery Road Bridge

Cemetery Road (PA-3012) Over Brokenstraw Creek in Rural: Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 99 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1889 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Agents

This bridge both blends in and contributes to the scenic rural setting it is located in.

Craighead Bridge

Zion Road (TR-520) Over Yellow Breeches Creek in Rural: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 134 ft. Main Span: 132 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1899 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Agents

This is only the latest Pittsburgh Bridge Company bridge to be demolished by the very state its builder called home.

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Eatonville Bridge

Church Road Over Bowmans Creek in Eatonville: Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 110 ft. Main Span: 107 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Agents

This abandoned bridge is located in a tiny community with a strong feeling of an era long past.

Hertzlers Bridge

Creek Road (TR-427) Over Conodoguinet Creek in Rural: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 218 ft. Main Span: 216 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1896 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Agents

An excellent example of an uncommon historic bridge type built by a prominent regional bridge builder.

Iron Bridge Road Bridge

Iron Bridge Road (PA-3009, Center Road) Over Shermans Creek in Rural: Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 162 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1899 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Agents

Already rare, multi-span pony truss bridge will only become more rare thanks to the decision to demolish this historic bridge.

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Kelley Bridge
Curt Wright Road Bridge, County Bridge Number 16

Curt Wright Road (TR-330) Over Towanda Creek in Rural: Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 123 ft. Main Span: 118 ft. Roadway: 12.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Agents

Located in a breathtaking setting, this bridge retains exellent historic integrity.

McPherson's Ford Bridge
McKinney's Hollow Bridge

VA-633 (McKinney Hollow Road) Over Cowpasture River in Rural: Alleghany County, Virginia, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 318 ft. Main Span: 107 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1896 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Agents

Noted for its three span configuration this is one of the best surviving examples of the standard Pratt truss sold by the Pittsburgh Bridge Company.

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Runks Bridge

Runk Road (TR-373) Over Aughwick Creek in Rural: Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 270 ft. Main Span: 132 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1889 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Agents

This beautiful historic through truss bridge has been closed to traffic and is in need of restoration.

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Shanley Road Bridge
Maxwell Run Bridge

Shanley Road (TR-308) Over Clarion River in Rural (Near Hallton): Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 341 ft. Main Span: 118 ft. Roadway: 12.5 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1891 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Agents

The flagship bridge for this website's mission: A quintessential metal truss bridge that was demolished without a solid reason.

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Van Gorder Mill Road Bridge

Van Gorder Mill Road (PA-2005) Over Slippery Rock Creek in Rural: Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 277 ft. Main Span: 137 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1891 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Agents

This magnificent two-span structure is one of Lawrence County's finest bridges.

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Wolf Bridge

Wolf Bridge Road Over Conodoguinet Creek in Rural: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 192 ft. Main Span: 190 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1895 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Agents

This beautiful Pennsylvania through truss was damaged by a car and closed.

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