Lickdale Road Bridge

Information and Findings From Pennsylvania's Historic Bridge Inventory

Discussion of Bridge

The skewed, 2-span, 226'-long, rivet-connected, Parker pony truss built in 1932 has built-up chords and rolled section verticals and diagonals. It is supported on concrete abutments and pier. It is finished with lattice railings. The Parker truss design was developed in the 1870s and it is a variation of the Pratt design, only with a polygonal top chord. This example is the standardized design frequently used by the state highway department beginning in the late 1920s. Over 105 pre-1957 Parker truss highway bridges have been identified with more than 80 rivet-connected examples dating after 1925. This example has all standard features and is not technologically noteworthy. It is not distinguished by its setting or context.

Discussion of Surrounding Area

The bridge carries a 2 lane road over a stream in a forested setting. At the bridge's northwest quadrant is a campground. Lickdale, a crossroads village of scattered altered late 19th century residences and a convenience store at the intersection of SR 72 and SR 1020, is located appoximately 1/4 mile to the west. The setting does not have the cohesiveness or integrity of a historic district.

Bridge Considered Historic By Survey: No