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Special Bridge Conditions Legend
! Confirmed demolition date within one year or an especially historic bridge that is threatened with demolition at any level.
X The bridge has been confirmed demolished or collapsed.
S The bridge has been dismantled or moved to an offsite location and is not currently available for public viewing.
L Most or all of the original bridge material has been demolished and replaced, including historically significant elements, but some original parts of the bridge remain.
Note: This website cannot guarantee the current condition of any bridge on this website. Bridges lacking these icons should not necessarily be considered condition-free.

Total Bridges Found: 6

 Bridge Name HSR Rating Facility Carried / Feature Intersected LocationStructure Type Structure DimensionsConstruction Date / Builder or Contractor DescriptionThumbnail
X Crooked Creek Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Crooked Creek Road (PA-3038, TR-310) Over Marsh Creek Rural: Adams County, Pennsylvania Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 69 ft
Main Span Length: 67 ft
Roadway Width: 13.5 ft
Main Spans: 1
1889 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio This bridge is located near historic Gettysburg and should be preserved and promoted as an area attraction.Click to visit page.
! Cunningham Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Cunningham Road (PA-3008) Over Marsh Creek Rural: Adams County, Pennsylvania Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 255 ft
Main Span Length: 160 ft
Roadway Width: 13.5 ft
Main Spans: 1
1894 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania An extremely rare bridge located a handful of miles from historic Gettysburg, this bridge is slated for demolition.Click to visit page.
John Eisenhower Bridge
Water Works Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Water Works Road Over Willoughby Run Rural: Adams County, Pennsylvania Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 84 ft
Main Span Length: 81 ft
Roadway Width: 13.8 ft
Main Spans: 1
1886 By: Gilbert and Smith of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania An exceedingly rare example of work by this builder, this bridge displays the unique details of the company.Click to visit page.
Longstreet Tower
Historic Significance Rating. Pedestrian Stairway Over Gettysburg Battlefield (Gettysburg National Military Park) Rural: Adams County, Pennsylvania Metal Non-Bridge Structure, Fixed 1896 By: Variety Ironworks of Cleveland, Ohio and Colonel Emmor B. Cope This observation tower was built by a company that built a number of metal truss bridges and the tower itself has many truss bridge-like details.Click to visit page.
Rhodes Mill Bridge
Shorb Mill Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Shorb Mill Road Over Middle Creek Rural: Adams County, Pennsylvania Metal 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 84 ft
Main Span Length: 82 ft
Roadway Width: 12.8 ft
Main Spans: 1
1905 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania An attractive little truss bridge with handsome stone abutments.Click to visit page.
X Wiermans Mill Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Wiermans Mill Road (PA-1009) Over Bermudian Creek Rural: Adams County, Pennsylvania Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 88 ft
Main Span Length: 93 ft
Roadway Width: 12.8 ft
Main Spans: 1
1896 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania An excellent representative example of work done by an important bridge company.Click to visit page.

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