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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.

John Eisenhower Bridge
Water Works Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0.8 Miles (1.3 Kilometers)

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.

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Cunningham Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.8 Miles (4.5 Kilometers)

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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Crooked Creek Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.5 Miles (7.3 Kilometers)

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.

Rhodes Mill Bridge
Shorb Mill Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.8 Miles (7.7 Kilometers)

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.

Bullfrog Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.6 Miles (10.6 Kilometers)

Bullfrog Road Over Monocacy River in Rural: Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 183 ft. Main Span: 179 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: York Bridge Company of York, Pennsylvania

This bridge is an impressive example of its type, and the only one in the county.

Fourpoints Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.4 Miles (13.6 Kilometers)

Keysville Road Over Toms Creek in Rural: Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 103 ft. Roadway: 12.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1876 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

An incredible, textbook example of an early Wrought Iron Bridge Company bridge.

Grimes Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.6 Miles (15.5 Kilometers)

Grimes Road Over Toms Creek in Rural: Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 112 ft. Main Span: 112 ft. Roadway: 12.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: York Bridge Company of York, Pennsylvania

A traditionally composed, late example of an attractive historic bridge type.

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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