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This bridge is a traditionally composed example of a riveted through plate girder. Pennsylvania built a large number of highway plate girders, more than many other states did. A problem with this is that because there are still a sizable number of examples remaining in the state today, the Historic Bridge Inventory used that as a reason to declare nearly all surviving plate girders as not historic. However, these bridges are being demolished at a rapid rate. The Salford Station Road Bridge is a good example, which sits closed awaiting demolition and replacement. Although this bridge is not an early example of its type, it is a multi-span example that retains excellent historic integrity. There also is a curved steel stringer bridge with concrete balustrade railings a short distance east of this bridge. That bridge is also slated for replacement. A few photos of the stringer are also in the photo gallery.
Information and Findings From Pennsylvania's Historic Bridge InventoryDiscussion of Bridge The 3 span, 270'-long built-up thru girder bridge is simply supported on reinforced concrete piers and abutments. Rolled floorbeams and stringers support the reinforced concrete deck. The 1933 bridge is a late example of its type, and is neither historically nor technologically distinguished. Discussion of Surrounding Area The bridge carries a 2 lane road over a stream in a sparsely developed, forested setting. Information and Findings For Nearby Stringer Bridge From Pennsylvania's Historic Bridge InventoryDiscussion of Bridge The 43'-long steel stringer bridge built in 1933 is supported on a concrete substructure and has standard concrete balustrades. An additional stringer was framed into the fascia stringer to the abutment to accommodate the roadway curvature. This is a common solution for bridges at intersections which was adapted for use here. It has no other innovative or distinguishing details and is an example of the most common, mid-20th century bridge type in the state. Neither the bridge nor its setting/context are historically or technologically noteworthy. It is one of over 4341 pre-1956 steel stringer bridges in Pennsylvania. Discussion of Surrounding Area The bridge carries a 2 lane road over a stream in a forested setting with 20th century residential development nearby. The area does not appear to have historic district potential. No mill structures are clearly visible near the bridge. Bridge Considered Historic By Survey: Yes |
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