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Glen Gable Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

Lewis Mill Road (PA-4031) Over East Branch Brandywine Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 40 ft. Main Span: 20 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1903 By: Super and Moulder and Nathan R. Rambo

This small arch bridge is buried in the weeds.

Wyebrook Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0.7 Miles (1.2 Kilometers)

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

Stone Elliptical Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 63 ft. Main Span: 25 ft. Roadway: 21.7 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1888 By: Unknown

This bridge is noted for its age and its rare elliptical arch span.

Rose Cottage Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0.8 Miles (1.3 Kilometers)

Creek Road (PA-4029) Over Branch Brandywine Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 22 ft. Main Span: 20 ft. Roadway: 20.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: Unknown

This is a very small but well maintained stone arch bridge.

Bollinger Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 1.2 Miles (2 Kilometers)

Bollinger Road Over Perkins Run in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a well-preserved small-scale stone arch bridge.

Germany Hollow Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.1 Miles (3.3 Kilometers)

Germany Hollow Road (TR-444) Over Indian Run in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 27 ft. Main Span: 20 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1919 By: Charles Chambers and Nathan R. Rambo

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

Frasers Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.2 Miles (3.6 Kilometers)

Manor Road (PA-82) Over Indian Run in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 42 ft. Main Span: 20 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1910 By: George Stine and Nathan R. Rambo

One of the smaller stone arch bridges in the county.

South Chestnut Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3 Miles (4.8 Kilometers)

South Chestnut Street (Manor Road, PA-82) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Elverson: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 92 ft. Main Span: 88 ft. Roadway: 32.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1950 By: Unknown

This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.

Twin Valley Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.2 Miles (5.1 Kilometers)

Twin Valley Road (TR-382) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 90 ft. Main Span: 86 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1950 By: Unknown

This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.

Lafayette Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.5 Miles (5.7 Kilometers)

Lafayette Road (TR-437) Over West Branch Brandywine Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 54 ft. Main Span: 49 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

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

Stone abutments contrast with a traditional riveted plate girder in this, one of several similar surviving bridges in the county.

East Main Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.1 Miles (6.6 Kilometers)

East Main Street (PA-23) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Morgantown: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 157 ft. Main Span: 153 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1950 By: Unknown

This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.

Devereux Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.9 Miles (7.9 Kilometers)

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

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 78 ft. Main Span: 76 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1877 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

This bridge is an extremely early Pratt truss bridge and has some very unique details, notably its vertical members.

Hibernia County Park Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5 Miles (8 Kilometers)

Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over West Branch Brandywine Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 6

Built By: Unknown

This old concrete railroad bridge is now part of a trail.

Cherry Lane Bridge
Morgantown Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.1 Miles (8.2 Kilometers)

Cherry Lane (Morgantown Road, PA-10) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Morgantown: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 101 ft. Main Span: 95 ft. Roadway: 39 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1950 By: Unknown

This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.

Browers Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.1 Miles (8.2 Kilometers)

Mansion Road (PA-4039) Over South Branch French Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 27 ft. Main Span: 25 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1904 By: P. J. McCormick and Son of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo

A local private farm paid PennDOT out of pocket to get this bridge preserved.

Hatfield Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.4 Miles (8.7 Kilometers)

Hatfield Road (PA-4005) Over West Branch Brandywine Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 78 ft. Main Span: 38 ft. Roadway: 17.7 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1928 By: Unknown

This traditional t-beam superstructure sitting on an old stone substructure contributes to a historic district.

Cambridge Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.8 Miles (9.3 Kilometers)

Cambridge Road (PA-4010) Over Honey Brook Branch in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 55 ft. Main Span: 43 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: York Bridge Company of York, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo

A rare example of a recently rehabilitated through plate girder bridge in Pennsylvania.

Marshalls Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.9 Miles (9.5 Kilometers)

Washington Road (PA-4006) Over Culbertson Run in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone and Brick Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 39 ft. Main Span: 20 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1903 By: P. J. McCormick and Son of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo

An example of a group of unusual bridges in the county that have a brick arch ring.

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Hadfield Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.1 Miles (9.8 Kilometers)

Hadfield Road Over Beaver 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 1913 By: Dunleavy Brothers of Coatesville, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo

One of several plate girder bridges in the county with attractive stone abutments.

Krausers Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.7 Miles (10.7 Kilometers)

Styer Road (Marshall Road) Over Marsh Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone and Brick Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 48 ft. Main Span: 20 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1905 By: Unknown and Nathan R. Rambo

This is one of several examples of unusual arch bridge in Chester County where the arch ring is brick and the spandrel wall is stone.

Valley Way Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.8 Miles (10.9 Kilometers)

Valley Way Road (TR-407) Over South Branch French Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 31 ft. Main Span: 25 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1913 By: P. J. McCormick and Son of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo

This is a small but attractive bridge that is easilly visible and part of a historic district.

Valley Station Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.8 Miles (10.9 Kilometers)

Railroad (Reading Railroad) Over Brandywine Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Built 1917 By: Unknown

One of two railroad bridges in this area, and both carry the same railroad line over the same creek.

Rock Run Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.8 Miles (10.9 Kilometers)

Wagontown Road (PA-4003) Over West Branch Brandywine Creek in Rock Run: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 178 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1918 By: Corcoran Construction Company of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo

This is a relatively late stone arch bridge of decent size.

Bondsville Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.8 Miles (10.9 Kilometers)

Private Drive Over Beaver Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This impressive stone arch bridge is noted for its unusual crenelated parapets.

Wagontown Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.8 Miles (11 Kilometers)

Wagontown Road Over Railroad (Delaware Valley Railroad) in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 40 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Roadway: 29 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1918 By: Unknown

This bridge has an unusual concrete jack-arch deck.

Valley Station Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.9 Miles (11.1 Kilometers)

Railroad (Reading Railroad) Over Brandywine Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

This curved bridge is a pair of deck plate girder bridges, but only one actually has a deck today.

Reeds Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7 Miles (11.3 Kilometers)

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

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 86 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 19.4 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1939 By: Irwin T. Stout

One of a number of 20th Century bridges in Chester County noted for their elaborate stone substructures.

Coatesville High Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.3 Miles (11.7 Kilometers)

Railroad (Amtrak and Norfolk Southern) Over West Branch Brandywine Creek, PA-82, and Keystone Corridor in Coatesville: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 934 ft. Main Span: 88 ft. Roadway: 52 ft. Main Spans: 12

Built 1904 By: Unknown

This is a large and impressive stone arch bridge.

Coatesville Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.4 Miles (11.8 Kilometers)

US-30 Business (Historic Lincoln Highway) Over West Branch Brandywine Creek in Coatesville: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 114 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Roadway: 45.3 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1914 By: Dunleavy Brothers of Coatesville, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo

This attractive stone arch forms a centerpiece for Coatesville.

Scarlets Mill Bridge
Horseshoe Trail Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.4 Miles (12 Kilometers)

Horseshoe Trail Over Railroad (Abandoned Reading Railroad) in Rural: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal (Cast Iron) 10 Panel Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 36 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Roadway: 11.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1881 By: Philadelphia and Reading Railroad and John L. Foreman

Including cast iron vertical members, this is one of the most unique bowstring truss bridges in the United States.

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Bootjack Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.3 Kilometers)

Bootjack Road Over Conestoga River in Rural: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 50 ft. Main Span: 48 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: John T. Brubaker and Frank H. Shaw of Lancaster, Pennstlvania

A good and relatively early representative example of a concrete through girder in the county.

Valley Road Railroad Overpass
Lukens Spur Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.9 Miles (12.8 Kilometers)

Railroad (Lukens Spur) Over Valley Road (PA-372) in Coatesville: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This is a multi-girder type beam bridge on concrete piers, and it has been abandoned.

Edge Mill Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8 Miles (12.9 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.

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Dorlans Mill Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.1 Miles (13.1 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.

County Park Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.1 Miles (13.1 Kilometers)

County Park Road Over French Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 88 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1915 By: Morris Knauer and Nathan R. Rambo

This through plate girder is flanked by small stone arch spans at each end.

Fink Truss Bridge
Main Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.2 Miles (13.3 Kilometers)

Scenic Overlook Over None (Exhibit) in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Fink Deck Truss, Fixed

Main Span: 43 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1870 By: Unknown

One of only a few in the country, this is the only Fink truss in Pennsylvania.

Warwick Furnace Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.3 Miles (13.4 Kilometers)

Warwick Furnace Road Over South Branch French Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

Length: 58 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1

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

This bridge is one of a few bridges in the county built by an interesting local builder.

Struble Trail Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.9 Miles (14.3 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.

Dowlin Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.9 Miles (14.3 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.

Edwards Drive Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.9 Miles (14.3 Kilometers)

Edwards Drive Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Rural: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 89 ft. Main Span: 81 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1949 By: Unknown

This is an example of an original overpass on this section of the historic Pennsylvania turnpike.

Downlin Forge Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.9 Miles (14.4 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.

Modena Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9 Miles (14.5 Kilometers)

Railroad (Reading Railroad) Over Brandywine Creek in Modena: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Built By: Unknown

This is a multiple span concrete railroad bridge.

Oak Street Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 9 Miles (14.5 Kilometers)

Railroad (Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Oak Street in Pomeroy: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This stone arch was widened a long time ago with a concrete arch structure which is itself today worth noting.

Greenbelt Drive Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.1 Miles (14.6 Kilometers)

Railroad (Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Greenbelt Drive in Pomeroy: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone and Brick Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

With good historic integrity, this is a stone arch bridge with a brick barrel.

Lloyd Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.2 Miles (14.8 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.

Dowlin Forge Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.3 Miles (14.9 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.

Valley Road Bridge
Stottsville Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.4 Miles (15.1 Kilometers)

Valley Road (PA-372) Over Buck Run in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 30 ft. Main Span: 29 ft. Roadway: 20.3 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: Bender Construction Company and Nathan R. Rambo

One of a number of bridges of this design in the county, this example has lost original railings.

Lloyd Avenue Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.5 Miles (15.3 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.

North Milford Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.6 Miles (15.4 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.

Manor Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.7 Miles (15.5 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.

Buck Run Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.7 Miles (15.7 Kilometers)

Railroad (Abandoned Pennsylvania Railroad Pomery to Newark Branch) Over Buck Run in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This plate girder and nearby remains of an overpass are a reminder that a railroad line once ran through here.

Coventryville Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.8 Miles (15.8 Kilometers)

Old Ridge Road Over Rock Run in Coventryville: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

A tiny but well-preserved stone arch bridge.

Hay Creek Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.9 Miles (15.9 Kilometers)

Railroad (Norfolk Southern, Former Reading Railroad) Over Hay Creek in Birdsboro: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 128 ft. Main Span: 25 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1917 By: Unknown

This is an unaltered and good representative example of a concrete slab type railroad bridge.

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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