View Information About HSR Ratings
This bridge is a very late example of a truss bridge in Pennsylvania. It is also an unusually large truss bridge for one that does not span one of Pennsylvania's larger rivers. The bridge has two main truss spans, one is a smaller Parker truss span and the other is a large Pennsylvania truss span. Aside from the size of the Pennsylvania truss span, the bridge is a traditionally composed example of a 1950s-1960s truss bridge. Typical of 1950s-1960s truss construction, the bridge has built-up beams that include plates with oval cutouts, in place of the v-lacing and lattice that was traditionally used up until this period in history. During this period, v-lacing and lattice would often still be used for lighter members, which is apparent in this bridge, which has built-up bracing members with lattice. Also typical for the period, the bridge still uses rivets for the built-up beams, but all field connections are bolted.
This bridge received low National Bridge Inventory ratings for deck geometry, and is also listed as functionally obsolete. The bridge has a very wide deck for a two-lane bridge, and so it should not be considered obsolete in terms of width. It may be that these low ratings are because of the strong camber the bridge has, which makes it difficult to see oncoming traffic. However, this issue is not really a major issue because the bridge deck is wide enough for two trucks to easily pass by each other on the bridge. In addition, some sort of curb or barrier could be installed at the centerline to divide traffic for increased safety, if someone really felt it was a problem.
Because the active Historic Bridge Inventory in Pennsylvania dates to 1996, this bridge did not at that time meet the 50 year threshold for being evaluated. However, the bridge is today over 50 years old and needs to be evaluated for potential National Register eligibility. As of 2010, it is doubtful the bridge would be evaluated as eligible. However if PennDOT follows through with plans to demolish some of the longest examples of simple truss spans in the state, it would move this bridge's 480 foot truss span to become among the longest simple span trusses in Pennsylvania, and it might gain eligibility.
Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
Search For Additional Bridge Listings:
Bridgehunter.com: View listed bridges within 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometers) of this bridge.
Bridgehunter.com: View listed bridges within 10 miles (16 kilometers) of this bridge.
Additional Maps:
Google Streetview (If Available)
GeoHack (Additional Links and Coordinates)
Apple Maps (Via DuckDuckGo Search)
Apple Maps (Apple devices only)
Android: Open Location In Your Map or GPS App
Flickr Gallery (Find Nearby Photos)
Wikimedia Commons (Find Nearby Photos)
Directions Via Sygic For Android
Directions Via Sygic For iOS and Android Dolphin Browser
USGS National Map (United States Only)
Historical USGS Topo Maps (United States Only)
Historic Aerials (United States Only)
CalTopo Maps (United States Only)
© Copyright 2003-2024, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer: HistoricBridges.org is a volunteer group of private citizens. HistoricBridges.org is NOT a government agency, does not represent or work with any governmental agencies, nor is it in any way associated with any government agency or any non-profit organization. While we strive for accuracy in our factual content, HistoricBridges.org offers no guarantee of accuracy. Information is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. Information could include technical inaccuracies or errors of omission. Opinions and commentary are the opinions of the respective HistoricBridges.org member who made them and do not necessarily represent the views of anyone else, including any outside photographers whose images may appear on the page in which the commentary appears. HistoricBridges.org does not bear any responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use of this or any other HistoricBridges.org information. Owners and users of bridges have the responsibility of correctly following all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, regardless of any HistoricBridges.org information.
