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Bootjack Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 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.

Edwards Drive Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.8 Miles (4.4 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.

Iron Bridge Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.5 Miles (5.6 Kilometers)

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

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

Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 79 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1898 By: John Denithorne and Sons of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

A rare surviving pin-connected truss in Lancaster County, this bridge has the distinctive details of its builder.

Cambridge Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.5 Miles (5.7 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.

Bridge Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.6 Miles (5.7 Kilometers)

Bridge Road (TR-967) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Rural: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 88 ft. Main Span: 78 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.

Spring Grove Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.1 Miles (6.6 Kilometers)

Spring Grove Road (PA-1021) Over Conestoga River in Rural: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 136 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1927 By: Ira J. Reighter Construction Company

This t-beam bridge is noted for its unusually attractive concrete balustrade railing.

Cherry Lane Bridge
Morgantown Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.5 Miles (7.2 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.

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Conestoga Creek Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.3 Miles (8.5 Kilometers)

Conestoga Creek Road (TR-848) Over Conestoga Creek in Rural: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 54 ft. Main Span: 53 ft. Roadway: 11.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1869 By: Continental Bridge Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Joseph G. Henszey

An extremely unusual variety of bowstring, this is one of only two known examples of a Henszey bowstring truss.

East Main Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.5 Miles (8.8 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.

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Linden Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.7 Miles (9.3 Kilometers)

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

Concrete Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 109 ft. Main Span: 54 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1914 By: Swanger-Fackler Construction Company and Frank H. Shaw of Lancaster, Pennstlvania

An uncommon example of a multi-span concrete through grider, with good integrity as well.

Twin Valley Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.4 Miles (10.3 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.

Weaverland Bridge
Quarry Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.4 Miles (10.4 Kilometers)

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

Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 79 ft. Main Span: 56 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1916 By: John T. Brubaker and Frank H. Shaw of Lancaster, Pennstlvania

An exceedingly rare, or perhaps unique example of a braced through concrete arch bridge.

Panorama Drive Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.5 Miles (12 Kilometers)

Panorama Drive (TR-959) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Rural: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 96 ft. Main Span: 94 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1949 By: Unknown

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

South Chestnut Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.5 Miles (12.1 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.

White Oak Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.6 Miles (12.3 Kilometers)

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

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 102 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1937 By: Unknown

An attractive 1930s county-designed truss bridge in Lancaster County.

Glen Gable Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.3 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.

Dry Tavern Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.2 Miles (13.1 Kilometers)

Dry Tavern Road (PA-897) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Rural: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 105 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1950 By: Unknown

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

Rose Cottage Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.2 Miles (13.3 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.

Wyebrook Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.2 Miles (13.3 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.

Bollinger Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.3 Miles (13.3 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.

Scarlets Mill Bridge
Horseshoe Trail Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9 Miles (14.5 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.

Germany Hollow Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.3 Miles (15 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.

South Muddy Creek Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.4 Miles (15.1 Kilometers)

South Muddy Creek Road (PA-1059) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) in Denver: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 115 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Roadway: 24 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: 9.4 Miles (15.2 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.

Hibernia County Park Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.5 Miles (15.3 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.

Frasers Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.6 Miles (15.4 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.

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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