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Lenape Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

Lanape Road (PA-52) Over Brandywine Creek Floodplain in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 308 ft. Main Span: 44 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 7

Built 1912 By: Corcoran Construction Company of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo

This is one of the longest stone arch bridges in a county with a large number of stone arch bridges.

Denton Hollow Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 1 Miles (1.5 Kilometers)

Denton Hollow Road Over Pocopson Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 37 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: George Dole of Wilmington, Delaware and Nathan R. Rambo

A traditional stone arch bridge with a small concrete slab approach span.

Allerton Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 1.6 Miles (2.5 Kilometers)

Allerton Road Over East Branch Brandywine Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 102 ft. Main Span: 95 ft. Roadway: 14.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1905 By: Unknown

This bridge is an interesting and early example of a riveted through truss.

Creek Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.8 Miles (4.5 Kilometers)

Creek Road (PA-3061) Over Taylors Run in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 48 ft. Main Span: 21 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: Corcoran Construction Company of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo

This is one of the earliest and least altered examples of an unusual jack-arch deck steel stringer bridge design in the county.

Brandywine Bridge
Cope's Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.2 Miles (5.1 Kilometers)

Strasburg Road (PA-162) Over East Branch Brandywine Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 152 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Roadway: 21.7 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1807 By: Anthony Taylor and John Lewis

This ancient stone arch bridge is one of the two oldest bridges in the county.

Downingtown Pike Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.1 Miles (6.6 Kilometers)

Downingtown Pike (US-322) Over Valley Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 78 ft. Main Span: 37 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1929 By: John H. Wickersham and Pennsylvania State Highway Department

This is an unaltered example of a state standard concrete t-beam bridge.

Old Trolley Line Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.2 Miles (6.8 Kilometers)

Old Trolley Line Over Unnamed Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone and Brick Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This tiny stone arch bridge is a remnant for a former trolley line.

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Sugars Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.3 Miles (6.9 Kilometers)

Downingtown Pike (US-322) Over East Branch Brandywine Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 142 ft. Main Span: 69 ft. Roadway: 23.3 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1929 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department

This is a good example of a highway department plate girder bridge.

Chadds Ford Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.8 Miles (7.7 Kilometers)

Chadds Ford Road (PA-100) Over Branch Brandywine Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 21 ft. Main Span: 21 ft. Roadway: 23.3 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1913 By: Unknown

A small but attractive arch bridge.

West Chester Bypass Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.9 Miles (7.8 Kilometers)

Railroad (Abandoned West Chester Railroad) Over West Chester Bypass (US-322) in West Chester: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

Attractive abutment design makes this abandoned plate girder overpass look more interesting.

Springs Mill Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.9 Miles (7.9 Kilometers)

Springs Mill Road (PA-3019) Over Branch Red Clay Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 21 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1915 By: Unknown

This odd looking little bridge is an early example of a concrete slab type bridge in the area.

Westtown Station Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.1 Miles (8.2 Kilometers)

Street Road (PA-926) Over Chester Creek Branch in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 38 ft. Main Span: 36 ft. Roadway: 20.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1911 By: P. J. McCormick and Son of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo

This is an attractive small stone arch bridge in good condition.

Smith's Bridge
Valley Creek Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.2 Miles (8.4 Kilometers)

Valley Creek Road (PA-3061) Over Valley Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 44 ft. Main Span: 18 ft. Roadway: 18.7 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1923 By: Unknown and Harry K. Ellis

This bridge may not contribute to the Historic District it is in, but it sure harmonizes a lot better than a modern replacement bridge would!

Ravine Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.6 Miles (9.1 Kilometers)

Ravine Road Over Branch Valley Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 28 ft. Main Span: 26 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1913 By: Stine and Pollock and Nathan R. Rambo

This small bridge has a jack arch deck and stone abutments.

Snuff Mill Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.9 Miles (9.5 Kilometers)

Snuff Mill Road Over Barrow's Run in Yorklyn: New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 36 ft. Main Span: 32 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1939 By: Olivere Paving and Construction Company of Wilmington, Delaware

This steel stringer bridge is significant for its stone facing, which was designed to harmonize with a nearby property.

Boot Road Philadelphia and Thorndale Line Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.9 Miles (9.6 Kilometers)

Railroad (Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Boot Road in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a traditional stone arch overpass.

Burgoyne Road Railroad Overpass West
HSR

Rough Distance: 6 Miles (9.7 Kilometers)

Railroad (Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Burgoyne Road in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This road passes under the same railroad line twice in a short distance, yet the two overpasses are not the same design.

Valley Creek Tunnels
HSR

Rough Distance: 6 Miles (9.7 Kilometers)

Railroad (Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Valley Creek Road and Valley Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

More tunnel than bridge, this very strange set of structures carries a railroad over a road and creek.

Boot Road Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 6 Miles (9.7 Kilometers)

Railroad (Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Boot Road in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a narrow stone arch overpass with a couple alterations.

Burgoyne Road Railroad Overpass East
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.1 Miles (9.7 Kilometers)

Railroad (Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Burgoyne Road in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Unknown

This road passes under the same railroad line twice in a short distance, yet the two overpasses are not the same design.

Resevoir Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.2 Miles (10.1 Kilometers)

Resevoir Road Over East Branch Chester Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone and Brick Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 21 ft. Main Span: 19 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This small arch bridge with brick ring and stone wall has been altered.

Embreeville Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.2 Miles (10.1 Kilometers)

Embreeville Road (PA-162) Over West Branch Brandywine Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 220 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1923 By: Dunleavy Brothers of Coatesville, Pennsylvania and Harry K. Ellis

This unusual concrete arch bridge has three arch spans, one small closed spandrel and two larger open spandrel spans.

Whitford High Line Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.2 Miles (10.1 Kilometers)

Railroad (Abandoned Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Railroad (Amtrak) and Whitford Road in Exton: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Main Span: 375 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1905 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania

This impressive bridge is a beautiful pin-connected Parker truss of substantial span length.

County Park Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.3 Miles (10.1 Kilometers)

County Park Road Over West Branch Brandywine Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 144 ft. Main Span: 47 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1908 By: Corcoran Construction Company of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo

This bridge is among the larger of the stone arch bridges in Chester County.

Brandywine Valley Viaduct
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.6 Miles (10.6 Kilometers)

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over East Branch Brandywine Creek, US-322, Bradford Avenue, and Old Trolley Road in Downingtown: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 1,451 ft. Main Span: 201 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1904 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania

This very long viaduct is mostly deck plate girders, but has two truss spans, one rivet-connected and one pin-connected.

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Brandywine Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.6 Miles (10.6 Kilometers)

Brandywine Avenue (Downingtown Pike, US-322) Over East Branch Brandywine Creek in Downingtown: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 216 ft. Main Span: 72 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1929 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department

Ths bridge is a good multi-span skewed example of a highway plate girder.

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Chestnut Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.8 Miles (10.9 Kilometers)

Chestnut Street Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Downingtown: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 212 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1927 By: Unknown

This is an intact and increasingly uncommon example of a multi-span highway over railroad plate girder bridge.

Montchanin Road Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.8 Miles (11 Kilometers)

Railroad (Pennsylvania Railroad Octoraro Branch) Over DE-100 (Montchanin Road) in Rural: New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a traditionally composed plate girder overpass.

Brandywine Avenue Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.1 Miles (11.4 Kilometers)

Railroad (Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Brandywine Avenue (US-322) in Downingtown: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This crossing consists of a stone arch bridge plus a fairly old concrete slab structure as well.

Creek Road Bridge
State Bridge NC-120
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.2 Miles (11.5 Kilometers)

DE-82 (Creek Road, Mt. Cuba Road) Over Red Clay Creek in Ashland: New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 23.6 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1922 By: Luten Bridge Company of York, Pennsylvania

This bridge is an excellent example of a Luten arch bridge.

Downingtown Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.2 Miles (11.5 Kilometers)

Railroad (Amtrak) Over East Branch Brandywine Creek in Downingtown: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

This is an attractive stone arch bridge with two different span lengths.

Creek Road Bridge
State Bridge NC-119
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.2 Miles (11.6 Kilometers)

DE-82 (Creek Road, Mt. Cuba Road) Over Red Clay Creek in Ashland: New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 107 ft. Main Span: 104 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1939 By: Olivere Paving and Construction Company of Wilmington, Delaware and Delaware State Highway Department

This is a good example of a state designed highway plate girder noted for ornamental abutment details.

Yorklyn Road Bridge
State Bridge NC-112
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.2 Miles (11.6 Kilometers)

Yorklyn Road (Road 257) Over Red Clay Creek in Yorklyn: New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 78 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1929 By: Belmont Iron Works of Chester, Pennsylvania and New Castle County Engineer's Office

This is a traditional example of a rivet-connected and state-designed pony truss bridge located near historic Auburn Heights Preserve.

Wilmington and Western Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.2 Miles (11.6 Kilometers)

Railroad (Wilmington and Western) Over Red Clay Creek in Ashland: New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 130 ft. Main Span: 104 ft. Roadway: 14.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This extremely old metal truss railroad bridge has a rare skew and unusual design details.

Mill Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.2 Miles (11.6 Kilometers)

Mill Road (TR-402) Over West Branch Red Clay Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1889 By: John Denithorne and Sons of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

This truss bridge has been replaced with a stringer, and the truss lines were retained as decorations.

Viaduct Avenue Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.3 Miles (11.7 Kilometers)

Railroad (Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Viaduct Avenue in Downingtown: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a narrow stone arch overpass.

Marshall Family Bridge
Paper Mill Bridge, McIntyre Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.3 Miles (11.8 Kilometers)

Yorklyn Bridge Trail Over Red Clay Creek in Yorklyn: New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Metal 10 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 14.3 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1883 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

Following its relocation from Iowa to Delaware and restoration for pedestrian use, this became the only cast and wrought iron bowstring bridge in Delaware.

Downingtown Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.3 Miles (11.8 Kilometers)

Lancaster Avenue (Historic Lincoln Highway, US-322) Over East Branch Brandywine Creek in Downingtown: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 175 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1921 By: Hoover Construction Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania State Highway Department

This is a beautiful and significant concrete arch bridge that is largely unaltered.

Harveys Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.5 Miles (12.1 Kilometers)

Laurel Road Over West Branch Brandywine Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 136 ft. Main Span: 39 ft. Roadway: 16.4 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1926 By: Unknown

An uncommon example of a multi-span concrete through girder bridge.

Concord Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.3 Kilometers)

Concord Road Over Chester Creek in Concord: Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 30 ft. Main Span: 26 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1898 By: Unknown

This small stone arch bridge has suffered from modern alteration with concrete.

Manor Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.4 Kilometers)

Manor Avenue (US-322) Over Beaver Creek in Downingtown: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 64 ft. Main Span: 31 ft. Roadway: 36.4 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1934 By: Edward Daylor Company and Pennsylvania State Highway Department

This concrete t-beam bridge retains the plaque stone from a previous stone arch bridge at this location.

Hillendale Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.4 Kilometers)

Hillendale Road (TR-337) Over West Branch Red Clay Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 65 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1932 By: Unknown

This is one of the younger examples of a highway plate girder in Chester County.

Ravine Road Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.4 Kilometers)

Railroad (Abandoned West Chester Railroad) Over Ravine Road in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1915 By: Unknown

This tiny overpass bridge is a reminder of a railroad line that once ran through here.

Lloyd Avenue Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.4 Kilometers)

Railroad (Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Lloyd Avenue in Downingtown: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1904 By: Unknown

This decent sized stone arch overpass provides enough room for two lanes of traffic.

Phoenixville Pike Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.4 Kilometers)

Railroad (Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Phoenixville Pike in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania

This is an unaltered representative example of a plate girder overpass on the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Ravine Road Railroad Overpasses
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.9 Miles (12.8 Kilometers)

Railroad (Various) Over Ravine Road in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a unique trio of stone arch railroad overpass bridges.

Lloyd Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8 Miles (12.9 Kilometers)

Lloyd Avenue (TR-340) Over Beaver Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 69 ft. Main Span: 24 ft. Roadway: 17.7 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1919 By: P. J. McCormick and Son of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo

This traditional stone arch bridge had a modern slab span added to it.

Chandler Mill Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.2 Miles (13.2 Kilometers)

Chandler Mill Road Over West Branch Red Clay Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 47 ft. Main Span: 44 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: George Dole of Wilmington, Delaware and Nathan R. Rambo

Featuring large stone abutments, this is a beautiful representative example of a riveted plate girder bridge with local historic significance.

Dutton Mill Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.3 Miles (13.4 Kilometers)

Dutton Mill Road Over Ridley Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 32 ft. Main Span: 27 ft. Roadway: 18.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

One of several bridges in Chester County that combine traditional stone technology with period reinforced concrete technology.

Downlin Forge Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.9 Miles (14.3 Kilometers)

Downlin Forge Road (PA-4004) Over East Branch Brandywine Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1941 By: Unknown

Unaltered, this is a good representative example of a state standard steel stringer bridge.

Old Lancaster Pike Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9 Miles (14.4 Kilometers)

Old Lancaster Pike (Former Newport-Gap Turnpike) Over Mill Creek Tributary in Hockessin: New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 12 ft. Main Span: 12 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1811 By: Unknown

This small bridge is the oldest stone arch bridge in Delaware

Dowlin Forge Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9 Miles (14.5 Kilometers)

Dowlin Forge Road Over Shamona Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 36 ft. Main Span: 36 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1907 By: P. J. McCormick and Son of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo

This arch bridge has been altered but is noted for its curved design.

Brandywine Creek Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.1 Miles (14.6 Kilometers)

Brandywine Creek Road Over Buck Run and Doe Run in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 68 ft. Main Span: 24 ft. Roadway: 17.7 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1915 By: Corcoran Construction Company of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo

This three span arch bridge connects to a newer 1937 steel stringer bridge.

Dowlin Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.1 Miles (14.6 Kilometers)

Dowlin Forge Road Over Shamona Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 43 ft. Main Span: 24 ft. Roadway: 17.7 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1915 By: Corcoran Construction Company of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo

This arch bridge has one tiny span in addition to its larger primary span.

Struble Trail Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.1 Miles (14.7 Kilometers)

Railroad (Struble Rail-Trail) Over Harmona Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1916 By: Unknown

Although on a rail-trail now, this former railroad bridge is otherwise unaltered.

Edge Mill Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.2 Miles (14.8 Kilometers)

Edge Mill Road (PA-4015) Over Branch Beaver Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 74 ft. Main Span: 24 ft. Roadway: 20.3 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1916 By: Dunleavy Brothers of Coatesville, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo

This stone arch bridge rests on a taller pier than other stone arch bridges in the county.

Evanson Road Bridge
State Bridge NC-179A
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.3 Miles (14.9 Kilometers)

Evanson Road Over Mill Creek in Hockessin: New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Metal 2 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 20 ft. Main Span: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1890 By: Edge Moor Bridge Works of Wilmington, Delaware

This is one of a couple surviving bridges in Delaware that are unique because they are so small and lightweight.

Garrett Mill Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.3 Miles (15 Kilometers)

Garrett Mill Road Over Ridley Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 4 Panel Welded Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 43 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1933 By: Chester County Maintenance Forces and Harry K. Ellis

This is an extremely old example of a welded truss bridge.

Brackenville Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.4 Miles (15.1 Kilometers)

Brackenville Road Over Mill Creek in Brookhill Farms: New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 21 ft. Main Span: 21 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1846 By: Unknown

Despite alteration, this bridge remains significant as a very old stone arch bridge in Delaware.

Brandywine Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.4 Miles (15.2 Kilometers)

Strasburg Road Over West Branch Brandywine Creek in Mortonville: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 220 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1826 By: Wilson

This bridge is a relatively large stone arch and is extremely old.

North Milford Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.5 Miles (15.3 Kilometers)

North Milford Road Over Shamona Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

A very small stone arch bridge in good condition.

Rising Sun Lane Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.6 Miles (15.5 Kilometers)

Rising Sun Lane Over Brandywine Creek in Henry Clay: New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 129 ft. Main Span: 123 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1928 By: Standard Engineering and Contracting Company and Harrington, Howard, and Ash of Kansas City, Missouri

A rare in-state example of its kind, this historic bridge was rehabilitated and preserved.

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Dorlans Mill Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.9 Miles (15.9 Kilometers)

Dorlans Mill Road (PA-4019) Over East Branch Brandywine Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 92 ft. Main Span: 45 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1931 By: Unknown

This 1930s steel stringer bridge retains its original concrete railings.

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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