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Willpenn Road Bridge

Willpenn Road Bridge

Primary Photographer(s): Nathan Holth

Bridge Documented: September 12, 2015

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Facility Carried / Feature Intersected
Willpenn Road (PA-1017) Over Mill Creek
Location
Rural: : United States
Construction Date and Builder / Engineer
1928 By Builder/Contractor: Unknown
Rehabilitation Date
Not Available or Not Applicable
Main Span Length
51.8 Feet (15.8 Meters)
Structure Length
56.0 Feet (17.1 Meters)
Roadway Width
24 Feet (7.32 Meters)
Spans
1 Main Span(s)
Inventory Number
36387

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Bridge Documentation

This bridge no longer exists!

Bridge Status: Demolished and replaced in 2015.

This bridge was unusual as a concrete encased stringer and it had a brick deck as well. This bridge was on the verge of demolition (equipment on site) when photographed.

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Discussion of Bridge

The single span, 56'-long and 31.5' wide, encased steel stringer bridge built in 1928 is supported on concrete abutments with wingwalls. It is finished with concrete balustrades with flared balusters. The wearing surface is brick. Concrete encasement was used to protect the steel and eliminated the need to periodically paint the beams. It is a detail that was used since the early 1900s, and this county designed bridge is not an early or distinguished example of its technology. Neither the bridge nor its setting are historically or technologically significant.

Discussion of Surrounding Area

The bridge carries a 2 lane road and 1 sidewalkover a stream in an area of undistinguished, early-20th century houses and modern offices, and commercial buildings. It is not a potential historic district.

Bridge Considered Historic By Survey: No


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