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Berne Station Bridge
Berne Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

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.

Swamp Road Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.1 Miles (3.4 Kilometers)

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Swamp Road in Near Hamburg: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This stone arch overpass has a handsome cut stone arch fascia ring, with the remaining stones of the arch being less cleanly cut.

John Bartram Rail-Trail Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3 Miles (4.9 Kilometers)

Railroad (John Bartram Rail-Trail, Schuylkill River Rail-Trail) Over Railroad (Reading Blue Mountain and Northern) in West Hamburg: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 225 ft. Main Span: 192 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This through truss bridge offers an attractive landmark along this rail-trail.

Leesport Bridge
Wall Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.1 Miles (8.2 Kilometers)

Wall Street (PA-1003) Over Schuylkill River in Leesport: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 213 ft. Main Span: 67 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1915 By: Whitaker and Diehl of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

An attractive, traditional example of a concrete arch bridge, with uncommon pole railings.

Lake Ontelaunee Bridge
West Shore Drive Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.7 Miles (9.2 Kilometers)

West Shore Drive (PA-1003) Over Lake Ontelaunee in Rural: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 403 ft. Main Span: 115 ft. Roadway: 19.7 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1927 By: Unknown

This beautiful bridge was allowed to deteriorate and then closed to traffic.

Washington Road Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.3 Miles (10.1 Kilometers)

Railroad (Reading, Blue Mountain, and Northern) Over Schuylkill River Tributary and Washington Road in Rural: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Built By: Unknown and Gustavus A. Nicolls

This is an extremely rare example of a stone arch bridge with pierced circular openings.

Pennsylvania Railroad Schuylkill Valley Branch Railroad Bridge No. 83.40
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.4 Miles (10.3 Kilometers)

Railroad (Schuylkill River Railroad) Over Schuylkill River and Railroad (Reading, Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad) in Auburn: Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 500 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a truss and girder bridge that includes a railroad over railroad truss span and girder spans over the river.

Schuylkill River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.4 Miles (10.3 Kilometers)

Railroad (Reading, Blue Mountain, and Northern) Over Schuylkill River in Auburn: Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 240 ft.

Built By: Unknown

This bridge appears to have had a long history of repairs, with some stone piers and other piers of brick.

Rockledge Road Bridge
River Drive Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.4 Miles (10.4 Kilometers)

Rockledge Road (River Drive, TR-706) Over Schuylkill River in Auburn: Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 152 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

This is an outstanding example of a Parker truss built by a noted in-state builder.

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Wiley's Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.8 Miles (10.9 Kilometers)

Bowers Road (TR-748) Over Maiden Creek in Rural: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 202 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1883 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

This beautiful bridge is an early, and one of the largest, rarest, and most ornate examples of the Penn Bridge Company.

Willow Creek Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.1 Miles (11.5 Kilometers)

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Willow Creek in Ontelaunee Township: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This is a small two span concrete arch bridge with extensive fill on top.

Zettlemoyer's Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.5 Miles (12.1 Kilometers)

Long Road (TR-787) Over Maiden Creek in Rural: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 154 ft. Main Span: 152 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1904 By: Unknown and Dreibelbis and Company

This is a traditional example of a pin-connected truss bridge of decent span length.

Lenhartsville Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.4 Kilometers)

Penn Street Over Maiden Creek in Lenhartsville: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 225 ft. Main Span: 43 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1922 By: Paul D. Kauffman of Reading, Pennsylvania and Charles F. Sanders

This is a large, well-decorated, and unaltered concrete t-beam bridge with a curved approach.

Old PA-22 Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.4 Kilometers)

Old PA-22 Over Maiden Creek in Lenhartsville: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 165 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 34 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1950 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department

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

Heffners Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9 Miles (14.5 Kilometers)

Garman Road (TR-761) Over Sacony Creek in Rural: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 81 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1905 By: Climax Road Machine Company of Marathon, New York and Dreibelbis and Company

This bridge is a rare example of a bridge built by Climax Road Machine Company.

Rush's Mill Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.3 Miles (14.9 Kilometers)

Union Canal Nonmotorized Trail Over Plum Creek in Rural: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal (Cast Iron) Rivet-Connected Howe Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 53 ft. Main Span: 53 ft. Roadway: 7.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1869 By: Simon Dreibelbies

An exceedingly rare cast iron Howe truss bridge, relocated onto a non-motorized trail.

Moselem Springs Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.3 Miles (15 Kilometers)

Eagle Road (TR-794) Over Moselem Creek in Rural: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 52 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1905 By: New Jersey Bridge Company of Manasquan, New Jersey and Dreibelbis and Company

This short full-slope pony truss bridge has a tall appearance to it and is also noted for its skew and association with a rare builder.

Canal Street Bridge
Tunnel Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.8 Miles (15.7 Kilometers)

Canal Street (Tunnel Road, TR-837) Over Schuylkill River in Landingville: Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 142 ft. Main Span: 69 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1925 By: Unknown

This is an unusual highway plate girder bridge.

Landingville Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.8 Miles (15.8 Kilometers)

Railroad (Reading Blue Mountain and Northern) Over Schuylkill River in Landingville: Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

This is a low level multi-span stone arch 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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