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! 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: 10

 Bridge Name HSR Rating Facility Carried / Feature Intersected LocationStructure Type Structure DimensionsConstruction Date / Builder or Contractor DescriptionThumbnail
! Anthony's Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Anthony's Mill Road Over West Branch Perkiomen Creek Rural: Berks County, Pennsylvania Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 85 ft
Main Span Length: 83 ft
Roadway Width: 18 ft
Main Spans: 1
1902 By: William F. Remppis Company of Reading, Pennsylvania and Dreibelbis and Company Preservationists are attempting to save this attractive truss bridge from demolition.Click to visit page.
Barto Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Old PA-100 (PA-2069) Over West Branch Perkiomen Creek Barto: Berks County, Pennsylvania Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 82 ft
Main Span Length: 82 ft
Roadway Width: 20 ft
Main Spans: 1
1908 By: Willauer and Company This small bridge has an attractive appearance and is historically significant for its early construction date.Click to visit page.
! Berne Station Bridge
Berne Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Fisher Dam Road (TR-558) Over Schuylkill River Berne: Berks County, Pennsylvania Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 206 ft
Main Span Length: 204 ft
Roadway Width: 18.7 ft
Main Spans: 1
1896 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Agents This beautiful and rare truss bridge is slated for demolition despite its historic value and potential for preservation.Click to visit page.
! Birdsboro Bridge
Birdsboro Viaduct
Historic Significance Rating. PA-82 (Center Road, Furnace Street) Over Schuylkill River and Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Birdsboro: Berks County, Pennsylvania Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 1123 ft
Main Span Length: 108 ft
Roadway Width: 25 ft
Main Spans: 9
1927 By: Unknown and Charles F. Sanders This large and unique bridge has a bridge ramp that intersects with it, and this ramp has an original brick deck and railings.Click to visit page.
Lake Ontelaunee Bridge
West Shore Drive Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. West Shore Drive (PA-1003) Over Lake Ontelaunee Rural: Berks County, Pennsylvania Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 403 ft
Main Span Length: 115.2 ft
Roadway Width: 19.7 ft
Main Spans: 3
1927 By: Unknown This beautiful bridge was allowed to deteriorate and then closed to traffic.Click to visit page.
Leesport Bridge
Wall Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Wall Street (PA-1003) Over Schuylkill River Leesport: Berks County, Pennsylvania Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 213 ft
Main Span Length: 67 ft
Roadway Width: 24 ft
Main Spans: 3
1915 By: Whitaker and Diehl of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania An attractive, traditional example of a concrete arch bridge, with uncommon pole railings.Click to visit page.
Penn Street Bridge
Penn Street Viaduct
Historic Significance Rating. Penn Street (US-422 Business) Over Schuylkill River, Front Street, and Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Reading: Berks County, Pennsylvania Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 1337 ft
Main Span Length: 110 ft
Roadway Width: 55 ft
Main Spans: 5
1913 By: L. H. Focht and Son and Benjamin Herman Davis This large and impressive concrete arch bridge is a fairly old example of its type and is a centerpiece for the city.Click to visit page.
Rush's Mill Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Union Canal Nonmotorized Trail Over Plum Creek Rural: Berks County, Pennsylvania Metal Rivet-Connected Howe Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 52.5 ft
Main Span Length: 52.5 ft
Roadway Width: 7.5 ft
Main Spans: 1
1869 By: Simon Dreibelbies An exceedingly rare cast iron Howe truss bridge, relocated onto a non-motorized trail.Click to visit page.
Weigners Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Tollgate Road (PA-1022) Over Perkiomen Creek Rural: Berks County, Pennsylvania Metal Through Girder, Fixed Total Length: 62 ft
Main Span Length: 60 ft
Roadway Width: 17 ft
Main Spans: 1
1909 By: Schuylkill Construction Company and Charles F. Sanders A good representative example of a small through plate girder.Click to visit page.
Wiley's Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Boiwers Road (TR-748) Over Maiden Creek Rural: Berks County, Pennsylvania Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 202 ft
Main Span Length: 200 ft
Roadway Width: 17.4 ft
Main Spans: 1
1883 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania This beautiful bridge is an early, and one of the largest, rarest, and most ornate examples of the Penn Bridge Company.Click to visit page.

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