Leibs Creek Driveway Bridge

Information and Findings From Pennsylvania's Historic Bridge Inventory

Discussion of Bridge

The single span, 64'-long, metal Pratt pony truss bridge built in 1890 is supported on stone abutments. The truss is composed of built-up compression members and eye bar and rod tension members. It has pin connections with the exception of cast iron connecting pieces at the upper chord-end post connections, a detail associated with Wrought Iron Bridge Co. pony truss bridges. U-shaped hangers support rolled section floorbeams carrying steel stringers and an open steel grid deck placed ca. 1980. Original railings have been lost and replaced by welded channel railings. The bridge is a historically and technologically significant example of its type/design by an important late 19th century fabricator. The Wrought Iron Bridge Co. of Canton, OH, was among the best known and most successful bridge fabricators to establish a national market for its bridges. The company was very active in York County during the last two decades of the 19th century.

Discussion of Surrounding Area

The bridge carries a 1 lane road over a stream in a rural setting with active farms and scattered 19th to late 20th century residences. A late 19th century vernacular farm residence is located at the northwest quadrant. The setting does not have the cohesiveness or integrity of a historic district.

Bridge Considered Historic By Survey: Yes