| 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. |
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| Bridge Name | HSR Rating | Facility Carried / Feature Intersected | Location | Structure Type | Structure Dimensions | Construction Date / Builder or Contractor | Description | Thumbnail |
3rd Street Bridge
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 | 3rd Street (PA-3035) Over East Branch White Clay Creek | Avondale: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 40 ft Main Span Length: 29 ft Roadway Width: 18 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1912 By: D. E. O'Connell and Sons and Nathan R. Rambo | This small stone arch bridge has two spans of different size. | 
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Allerton Road Bridge
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 | Allerton Road Over East Branch Brandywine Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 102 ft Main Span Length: 95 ft Roadway Width: 14.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1905 By: Unknown | This bridge is an interesting and early example of a riveted through truss. | 
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Babtist Church Road Bridge
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 | Babtist Church Road (TR-499) Over Pigeon Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 35 ft Main Span Length: 30 ft Roadway Width: 20 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1916 By: John Parker Corcoran Construction Company of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo | One of several bridges in Chester County that combine traditional stone technology with period reinforced concrete and steel stringer technology. | 
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Black Rock Bridge
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 | Black Rock Road (PA-113) Over Schuylkill River | Rural: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and Chester County, Pennsylvania | Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 554 ft Main Span Length: 116 ft Roadway Width: 29 ft Main Spans: 5 |
1916 By: Unknown | This significant multi-span concrete arch bridge has been altered, but is still considered a noteworthy historic bridge. | 
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Black Rock Railroad Bridge
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 | Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Schuylkill River | Rural: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and Chester County, Pennsylvania | Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed | By: Unknown | This attractive multiple span railroad arch bridge carries a railroad over the river. A noteworthy tunnel is on the railroad line next to the bridge. | 
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Bollinger Road Bridge
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| Bollinger Road Over Perkins Run | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Unknown | This is a well-preserved small-scale stone arch bridge. | 
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Bondsville Bridge
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| Private Drive Over Beaver Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed | Main Spans: 2 | By: Unknown | This impressive stone arch bridge is noted for its unusual crenelated parapets. | 
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Brandywine Bridge
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 | Strasburg Road Over West Branch Brandywine Creek | Mortonville: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 220 ft Main Span Length: 60 ft Roadway Width: 26 ft Main Spans: 4 |
1826 By: Wilson | This bridge is a relatively large stone arch and is extremely old. | 
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Brandywine Bridge
Cope's Bridge |
 | Strasburg Road (PA-162) Over East Branch Brandywine Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 152 ft Main Span Length: 66 ft Roadway Width: 21.7 ft Main Spans: 3 |
1807 By: Anthony Taylor and John Lewis | This ancient stone arch bridge is one of the two oldest bridges in the county. | 
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Brandywine Creek Road Bridge
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| Brandywine Creek Road Over Buck Run and Doe Run | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 68 ft Main Span Length: 24 ft Roadway Width: 17.7 ft Main Spans: 3 |
1915 By: Corcoran Construction Company of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo | This three span arch bridge connects to a newer 1937 steel stringer bridge. | 
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Brandywine Valley Viaduct
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 | Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over East Branch Brandywine Creek, US-322, Bradford Avenue, and Old Trolley Road | Downingtown: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 1451 ft Main Span Length: 201 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1904 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania | This very long viaduct is mostly deck plate girders, but has two truss spans, one rivet-connected and one pin-connected. | 
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Browers Bridge
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| Mansion Road (PA-4039) Over South Branch French Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 27 ft Main Span Length: 25 ft Roadway Width: 15 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1904 By: P. J. McCormick and Son of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo | A local private farm paid PennDOT out of pocket to get this bridge preserved. | 
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Buckwalter Farm Lane Bridge
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 | Railroad (Abandoned Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Buckwalter Farm Lane (Sycamore Lane)) | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Deck Girder, Fixed | Main Spans: 3 | By: Unknown | This three span bridge carries an abandoned railroad line over a dead end road. | 
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Cambridge Road Bridge
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| Cambridge Road (PA-4010) Over Honey Brook Branch | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 55 ft Main Span Length: 43 ft Roadway Width: 15.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1910 By: York Bridge Company of York, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo | A rare example of a recently rehabilitated through plate girder bridge in Pennsylvania. | 
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Chadds Ford Road Bridge
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 | Chadds Ford Road (PA-100) Over Branch Brandywine Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 21 ft Main Span Length: 21 ft Roadway Width: 23.3 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1913 By: Unknown | A small but attractive arch bridge. | 
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Chandler Mill Bridge
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 | Chandler Mill Road Over West Branch Red Clay Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Through Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 47 ft Main Span Length: 44 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1910 By: George Dole of Wilmington, Delaware and Nathan R. Rambo | Featuring large stone abutments, this is a beautiful representative example of a riveted plate girder bridge with local historic significance. | 
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Chestnut Street Bridge
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 | Chestnut Street Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) | Downingtown: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 212 ft Main Span Length: 62 ft Roadway Width: 24 ft Main Spans: 3 |
1927 By: Unknown | This is an intact and increasingly uncommon example of a multi-span highway over railroad plate girder bridge. | 
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Coates Bridge
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 | Glenroy Road (TR-306) Over Blackburn Run | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Concrete Slab, Fixed |
Total Length: 42 ft Main Span Length: 18 ft Roadway Width: 19 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1934 By: Unknown | This unaltered concrete slab bridge with paneled railings has a heavy skew. | 
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Coatesville Bridge
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| US-30 Business (Lincoln Highway) Over West Branch Brandywine Creek | Coatesville: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 114 ft Main Span Length: 50 ft Roadway Width: 45.3 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1914 By: Dunleavy Brothers of Coatesville, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo | This attractive stone arch forms a centerpiece for Coatesville. | 
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Coatesville High Bridge
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| Railroad (Amtrak and Norfolk Southern) Over West Branch Brandywine Creek, PA-82, and Keystone Corridor | Coatesville: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 934 ft Main Span Length: 88 ft Roadway Width: 52 ft Main Spans: 12 |
1904 By: Unknown | This is a large and impressive stone arch bridge. | 
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Cokes Bridge
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| Whitehorse Road (PA-1005) Over Crum Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 28 ft Main Span Length: 25 ft Roadway Width: 15.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1904 By: R. T. Meredith and Nathan R. Rambo | This is a small but beautiful example of the unusual brick and stone combination bridges in the county. | 
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County Park Road Bridge
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 | County Park Road Over West Branch Brandywine Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 144 ft Main Span Length: 47 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 4 |
1908 By: Corcoran Construction Company of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo | This bridge is among the larger of the stone arch bridges in Chester County. | 
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County Park Road Bridge
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| County Park Road Over French Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 88 ft Main Span Length: 50 ft Roadway Width: 17.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1915 By: Morris Knauer and Nathan R. Rambo | This through plate girder is flanked by small stone arch spans at each end. | 
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Coventryville Bridge
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| Old Ridge Road Over Rock Run | Coventryville: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Unknown | A tiny but well-preserved stone arch bridge. | 
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Creek Road Bridge
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| Creek Road (Steelville Mill Road) Over East Octoraro Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania | Concrete Through Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 76 ft Main Span Length: 38 ft Roadway Width: 19.4 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1909 By: Andrew Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | This is one of the oldest concrete girder bridges in Pennsylvania. | 
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Denton Hollow Road Bridge
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| Denton Hollow Road Over Pocopson Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed |
Total Length: 37 ft Main Span Length: 30 ft Roadway Width: 18 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1914 By: George Dole of Wilmington, Delaware and Nathan R. Rambo | A traditional stone arch bridge with a small concrete slab approach span. | 
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Devereux Road Bridge
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| Devereux Road Over East Branch Brandywine Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 78 ft Main Span Length: 76 ft Roadway Width: 15 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1877 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio | This bridge is an extremely early Pratt truss bridge and has some very unique details, notably its vertical members. | 
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Doe Run Church Road Bridge
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| Doe Run Church Road Over Buck Run | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed |
Main Span Length: 44 ft Roadway Width: 15.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1914 By: Whitaker and Diehl of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo | This bridge is unique because it has a plate girder and a stone arch span. | 
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Dowlin Bridge
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| Dowlin Forge Road Over Shamona Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 43 ft Main Span Length: 24 ft Roadway Width: 17.7 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1915 By: Corcoran Construction Company of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo | This arch bridge has one tiny span in addition to its larger primary span. | 
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Dowlin Forge Road Bridge
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| Dowlin Forge Road Over Shamona Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 36 ft Main Span Length: 36 ft Roadway Width: 13.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1907 By: P. J. McCormick and Son of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo | This arch bridge has been altered but is noted for its curved design. | 
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Downingtown Bridge
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| Lancaster Avenue (Lincoln Highway, US-322) Over East Branch Brandywine Creek | Downingtown: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 175 ft Main Span Length: 40 ft Roadway Width: 38 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1921 By: Hoover Construction Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania State Highway Department | This is a beautiful and significant concrete arch bridge that is largely unaltered. | 
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Downingtown Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad (Amtrak) Over East Branch Brandywine Creek | Downingtown: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed | Main Spans: 4 | By: Unknown | This is an attractive stone arch bridge with two different span lengths. | 
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Dutton Mill Road Bridge
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| Dutton Mill Road Over Ridley Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Concrete T-Beam, Fixed |
Total Length: 32.2 ft Main Span Length: 27 ft Roadway Width: 18.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | One of several bridges in Chester County that combine traditional stone technology with period reinforced concrete technology. | 
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East Bridge Street Bridge
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| East Bridge Street Over Railroad (Amtrak and Norfolk Southern) | Parkesburg: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Through Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 150 ft Main Span Length: 42 ft Roadway Width: 19.4 ft Main Spans: 4 |
1903 By: Unknown | One of two similar closed plate girder bridges in Parkesburg. | 
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Edge Mill Road Bridge
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| Edge Mill Road (PA-4015) Over Branch Beaver Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 74.2 ft Main Span Length: 24 ft Roadway Width: 20.3 ft Main Spans: 3 |
1916 By: Dunleavy Brothers of Coatesville, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo | This stone arch bridge rests on a taller pier than other stone arch bridges in the county. | 
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Elkview Road Bridge
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| Elkview Road Over Big Elk Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 51.8 ft Main Span Length: 51.8 ft Roadway Width: 15 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1892 By: John Denithorne and Sons of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania | An excellent example of a truss bridge built by a noteworthy local bridge company. | 
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Fink Truss Bridge
Main Street Bridge |
| Scenic Overlook Over None (Exhibit) | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Fink Deck Truss, Fixed |
Main Span Length: 43.2 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1870 By: Unknown | One of only a few in the country, this is the only Fink truss in Pennsylvania. | 
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Frasers Bridge
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| Manor Road (PA-82) Over Indian Run | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 20 ft Main Span Length: 42 ft Roadway Width: 20 ft Main Spans: 3 |
1910 By: George Stine and Nathan R. Rambo | One of the smaller stone arch bridges in the county. | 
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French Creek Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad (Pennsylvania Railroad) Over French Creek | Phoenixville: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Deck Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 1027 ft Main Span Length: 108.5 ft Main Spans: 15 |
1914 By: Unknown | This bridge has a variety of span lengths and construction dates. | 
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French Creek Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over French Creek | Phoenixville: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed | By: Unknown | This railroad arch bridge has attractive aesthetic details. | 
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French Creek Road Bridge
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 | French Creek Road Over French Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Through Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 104 ft Main Span Length: 51.8 ft Roadway Width: 16.7 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1928 By: Unknown | This bridge stands out among the several rural highway plate girder bridges in the county for its two span configuration. | 
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Garrett Mill Road Bridge
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| Garrett Mill Road Over Ridley Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 4 Panel Welded Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 43 ft Main Span Length: 42 ft Roadway Width: 13 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1933 By: Chester County Maintenance Forces and Harry K. Ellis | This is an extremely old example of a welded truss bridge. | 
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Germany Hollow Road Bridge
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| Germany Hollow Road (TR-444) Over Indian Run | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 27 ft Main Span Length: 20 ft Roadway Width: 18 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1919 By: Charles Chambers and Nathan R. Rambo | One of several bridges in Chester County that combine traditional stone technology with period reinforced concrete and steel stringer technology. | 
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Glen Gable Bridge
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 | Lewis Mill Road (PA-4031) Over East Branch Brandywine Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 40 ft Main Span Length: 20 ft Roadway Width: 15.4 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1903 By: Super and Moulder and Nathan R. Rambo | This small arch bridge is buried in the weeds. | 
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Hadfield Road Bridge
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 | Hadfield Road Over Beaver Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Through Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 47 ft Main Span Length: 44 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1913 By: Dunleavy Brothers of Coatesville, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo | One of several plate girder bridges in the county with attractive stone abutments. | 
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Hares Hill Road Bridge
Silver Bridge |
 | Hares Hill Road (PA-1045) Over French Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 102 ft Main Span Length: 100 ft Roadway Width: 14.1 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1869 By: Moseley Iron Bridge and Roof Company of Boston, Massachusetts | This beautiful bridge is one of the rarest and most unique historic structures in the country! | 
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Harveys Bridge
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| Laurel Road Over West Branch Brandywine Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Concrete Through Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 136 ft Main Span Length: 39 ft Roadway Width: 16.4 ft Main Spans: 3 |
1926 By: Unknown | An uncommon example of a multi-span concrete through girder bridge. | 
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Hatfield Road Bridge
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 | Hatfield Road (PA-4005) Over West Branch Brandywine Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Concrete T-Beam, Fixed |
Total Length: 78 ft Main Span Length: 38 ft Roadway Width: 17.7 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1928 By: Unknown | This traditional t-beam superstructure sitting on an old stone substructure contributes to a historic district. | 
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Hibernia County Park Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over West Branch Brandywine Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Concrete Slab, Fixed | Main Spans: 6 | By: Unknown | This old concrete railroad bridge is now part of a trail. | 
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Hillendale Road Bridge
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| Hillendale Road (TR-337) Over West Branch Red Clay Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Through Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 65 ft Main Span Length: 60 ft Roadway Width: 17.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1932 By: Unknown | This is one of the younger examples of a highway plate girder in Chester County. | 
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Howellville Road Bridge
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 | Howellville Road Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) | Howellville: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 94.2 ft Main Span Length: 89 ft Roadway Width: 19 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1879 By: Unknown | This bridge is a very old and rare example of its kind, yet remains in good condition. | 
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Jaffrey Road Bridge
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 | Jaffrey Road Over Crum Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 21 ft Main Span Length: 21 ft Roadway Width: 20.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1920 By: Unknown | This bridge is a concrete arch with a stone facing so it looks like a stone arch bridge, | 
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Kimberton Road Bridge
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 | Kimberton Road Over Branch Pickering Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Unknown | This tiny stone arch bridge has assymetrical railings. | 
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Krausers Bridge
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| Styer Road (Marshall Road) Over Marsh Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 48 ft Main Span Length: 20 ft Roadway Width: 15.7 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1905 By: Unknown and Nathan R. Rambo | This is one of several examples of unusual arch bridge in Chester County where the arch ring is brick and the spandrel wall is stone. | 
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Lafayette Road Bridge
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| Lafayette Road (TR-437) Over West Branch Brandywine Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Through Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 54 ft Main Span Length: 49 ft Roadway Width: 15.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1914 By: George Dole of Wilmington, Delaware and Nathan R. Rambo | Stone abutments contrast with a traditional riveted plate girder in this, one of several similar surviving bridges in the county. | 
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Lancaster Avenue Railroad Overpass
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| Railroad (SEPTA Paoli-Thorndale Line) Over Lancaster Avenue (US-30) | Malvern: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed | Main Spans: 2 | By: Unknown | This railroad overpass has a very strange shape since it deals with a heavy skew in an unusual manner. | 
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Landenberg Road Bridge
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| Landenberg Road Over East Branch White Clay Creek | Landenberg: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 82 ft Main Span Length: 79 ft Roadway Width: 18.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1899 By: Schuylkill Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania | Built by a local bridge builder, this historic bridge was replaced, but the trusses were placed on top of the replacement bridge as decoration. | 
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Lenape Bridge
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 | Lanape Road (PA-52) Over Brandywine Creek Floodplain | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 308 ft Main Span Length: 44 ft Roadway Width: 21 ft Main Spans: 7 |
1912 By: Corcoran Construction Company of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo | This is one of the longest stone arch bridges in a county with a large number of stone arch bridges. | 
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Linfield Bridge
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| Linfield Road (Main Street, PA-1035) Over Schuylkill River | Linfield: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 371 ft Main Span Length: 123 ft Roadway Width: 22.6 ft Main Spans: 3 |
1932 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department | This bridge stands out both as a multi-span pony truss and as a state standard polygonal Warren pony truss. | 
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Little Elk Creek Road Bridge
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| Little Elk Creek Road (TR-308) Over Little Elk Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 33 ft Main Span Length: 24 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | One of several bridges in Chester County that combine traditional stone technology with period reinforced concrete and steel stringer technology. | 
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Lloyd Avenue Bridge
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| Lloyd Avenue (TR-340) Over Beaver Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Slab, Fixed |
Total Length: 69 ft Main Span Length: 24 ft Roadway Width: 17.7 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1919 By: P. J. McCormick and Son of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo | This traditional stone arch bridge had a modern slab span added to it. | 
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MacIntire's Bridge
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| Township Road Over West Branch Big Elk Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Concrete Slab, Fixed |
Total Length: 36 ft Main Span Length: 15 ft Roadway Width: 17.4 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1924 By: Unknown | This small concrete slab bridge has a bronze plaque and paneled railings. | 
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Madison Bridge
Keim Street Bridge |
 | Keim Street Over Schuylkill River | Pottstown: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 749 ft Main Span Length: 92 ft Roadway Width: 20 ft Main Spans: 8 |
1935 By: Unknown | This rare multi-span pony truss bridge is the longest of its type in all of Pennsylvania. | 
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Marshalls Bridge
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| Washington Road (PA-4006) Over Culbertson Run | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 39 ft Main Span Length: 20 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1903 By: P. J. McCormick and Son of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo | An example of a group of unusual bridges in the county that have a brick arch ring. | 
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Mercer's Bridge
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| Flint Hill Road Over White Clay Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Concrete Slab, Fixed |
Total Length: 46 ft Main Span Length: 21 ft Roadway Width: 17.7 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1923 By: Unknown | With its paneled railings, this is an unaltered example of a 1920s reinforced concrete slab type bridge. | 
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Merlin Road Bridge
Wells Bridge |
| Merlin Road Over Pigeon Run | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | 1908 By: John S. Wells | This is a very tiny stone arch bridge in excellent condition. | 
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Mill Road Bridge
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| Mill Road (TR-540) Over Valley Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 37 ft Main Span Length: 36 ft Roadway Width: 13 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1882 By: John Denithorne and Sons of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania | This small pony truss has an unusual design detail. | 
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Mill Road Bridge
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| Mill Road Over Valley Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 30 ft Main Span Length: 28 ft Roadway Width: 17.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1912 By: P. J. McCormick and Son of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo | This bridge has an attractive marble keystone and retains good overall historic integrity. | 
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Mill Road Bridge
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| Mill Road (TR-402) Over West Branch Red Clay Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 60 ft Main Span Length: 60 ft Roadway Width: 13 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1889 By: John Denithorne and Sons of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania | This truss bridge has been replaced with a stringer, and the truss lines were retained as decorations. | 
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Modena Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad (Reading Railroad) Over Brandywine Creek | Modena: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Concrete Slab, Fixed | By: Unknown | This is a multiple span concrete railroad bridge. | 
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North Milford Road Bridge
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 | North Milford Road Over Shamona Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Unknown | A very small stone arch bridge in good condition. | 
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Nutt Road Railroad Overpass
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| Railroad (Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Nutt Road (PA-113 and PA-23) | Phoenixville: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Through Girder, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Unknown | A traditional plate girder overpass. | 
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Oaks Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad (Reading Railroad) Over Schuylkill River | Oaks: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Deck Girder, Fixed | Main Spans: 6 | By: Unknown | A traditional deck plate girder on a combination of stone and concrete piers. | 
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Old Schuylkill Road Bridge
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| Old Schuylkill Road Over Pigeon Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 53.2 ft Roadway Width: 20.3 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1804 By: James Brooke | This small stone arch structure is the oldest bridge in Chester County. | 
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Pawlings Road Railroad Overpass
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| Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Pawlings Road | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Through Girder, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Unknown | This plate girder overpass is configured as two structures sharing the same abutments. | 
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Phoenixville Iron Bridge
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| Pedestrian Walkway Over French Creek | Phoenixville: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Main Span Length: 96 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania | Even among other Phoenix column bridges, this example stands out as special, plus it is part of the former Phoenixville Iron Works. | 
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Phoenixville Ironworks Foot Bridge
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| Pedestrian Walkway Over French Creek | Phoenixville: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Unknown | An abandoned treasure, this is an extremely unusual bridge on account of its construction details. | 
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Phoenixville Ironworks Railroad Bridge
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 | Railroad (Abandoned) Over French Creek | Phoenixville: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Deck Girder, Fixed | By: Unknown | Passing over the creek on a curve, this is an abandoned railroad bridge. | 
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Phoenixville Main Street Bridge
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| Railroad (Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Main Street | Phoenixville: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Through Girder, Fixed | Main Spans: 2 | By: Unknown | A skewed plate girder overpass. | 
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Pickering Creek Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad (Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Pickering Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Deck Girder, Fixed | Main Spans: 15 | 1897 By: Carnegie Steel Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | This bridge is both curved and has a grade, making it unusual among railroad bridges. | 
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Pickering Road Bridge
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| Pickering Road Over Pickering Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 83 ft Main Span Length: 80 ft Roadway Width: 13.5 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1894 By: John Denithorne and Sons of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania | This truss bridge was replaced with a stringer, but the truss webs were attached to the new bridge as decorations. | 
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Pickering Road Bridge
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 | Pickering Road Over Pickering Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Through Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 62 ft Main Span Length: 62 ft Roadway Width: 14.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York | This traditional highway plate girder bridge has been closed to traffic. | 
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Pikeland Avenue Bridge
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| Pikeland Avenue (TR-467) Over Stony Run | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 33 ft Main Span Length: 28 ft Roadway Width: 19.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1916 By: John Parker Corcoran Construction Company of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo | One of several bridges in Chester County that combine traditional stone technology with period reinforced concrete and steel stringer technology. | 
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Pikeland Road Bridge
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| Pikeland Road (TR-488) Over Pickering Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 53.2 ft Main Span Length: 49 ft Roadway Width: 17.4 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1908 By: Corcoran Construction Company of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo | This is an attractive two span stone arch bridge with a brick ring. | 
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Ravine Road Bridge
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| Ravine Road Over Branch Valley Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 28 ft Main Span Length: 26 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1913 By: Stine and Pollock and Nathan R. Rambo | This small bridge has a jack arch deck and stone abutments. | 
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Ravine Road Railroad Overpass
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| Railroad (Abandoned West Chester Railroad) Over Ravine Road | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Concrete Slab, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | 1915 By: Unknown | This tiny overpass bridge is a reminder of a railroad line that once ran through here. | 
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Ravine Road Railroad Overpasses
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| Railroad (Various) Over Ravine Road | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Deck Arch, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Unknown | This is a unique trio of stone arch railroad overpass bridges. | 
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Resevoir Road Bridge
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| Resevoir Road Over East Branch Chester Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 21 ft Main Span Length: 19 ft Roadway Width: 15.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | This small arch bridge with brick ring and stone wall has been altered. | 
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Rock Run Bridge
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| Wagontown Road (PA-4003) Over West Branch Brandywine Creek | Rock Run: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 178.2 ft Main Span Length: 40 ft Roadway Width: 26 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1918 By: Corcoran Construction Company of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo | This is a relatively late stone arch bridge of decent size. | 
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Rose Cottage Bridge
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| Creek Road (PA-4029) Over Branch Brandywine Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 22 ft Main Span Length: 20 ft Roadway Width: 20.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1914 By: Unknown | This is a very small but well maintained stone arch bridge. | 
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Royersford Spring City Railroad Bridge
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 | Railroad (Abandoned Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Schuylkill River | Royersford and Spring City: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Through Girder, Fixed | By: Unknown | This is an abandoned bridge that carried a railroad over two channels of the river and an island. | 
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Saginaw Road Bridge
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| Saginaw Road (PA-3020) Over Big Elk Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 75 ft Main Span Length: 73.2 ft Roadway Width: 15 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1925 By: Gehret Brothers of Bridgeport, Pennsylvania | Built by an interesting local company, an uncommon example of a lightweight pony truss. | 
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Schuylkill River Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad (Abandoned Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Schuylkill River and Canal, Railroad (Reading Railroad), and Jacobs Street | Phoenixville: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and Chester County, Pennsylvania | Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed | By: Unknown | This is a large concrete arch bridge with many spans. | 
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Sheeder Mill Road Bridge
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| Sheeder Mill Road Over French Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 88 ft Main Span Length: 84 ft Roadway Width: 14.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1887 By: John Denithorne and Sons of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania | This is the only remaining pin-connected through truss highway bridge in the entire county. | 
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Spring City Royersford Bridge
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| Bridge Street (Main Street, PA-1043) Over Schuylkill River | Royersford and Spring City: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and Chester County, Pennsylvania | Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 346 ft Main Span Length: 120 ft Roadway Width: 29.2 ft Main Spans: 3 |
1922 By: Unknown | This bridge still looks beautiful underneath, but the deck has been replaced and is lacking in aesthetics. | 
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Springs Mill Road Bridge
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| Springs Mill Road (PA-3019) Over Branch Red Clay Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Concrete Slab, Fixed |
Total Length: 21 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1915 By: Unknown | This odd looking little bridge is an early example of a concrete slab type bridge in the area. | 
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St. Malachi Road Bridge
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| St. Malachi Road Over Doe Run | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Through Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 48 ft Main Span Length: 44 ft Roadway Width: 15.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1914 By: Corcoran Construction Company of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo | One of several attractive plate girder bridges in Chester County. | 
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Swan Road Bridge
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| Swan Road (PA-3083) Over Officers Run | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 60 ft Main Span Length: 30 ft Roadway Width: 19.4 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1916 By: Dunleavy Brothers of Coatesville, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo | A late but visually impressive stone arch bridge. | 
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Tysons Bridge
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| Bertolet School Road Over French Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 90 ft Main Span Length: 89 ft Roadway Width: 14 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1905 By: John Denithorne and Sons of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania | This bridge documents both a national trend and a bridge builder transition into riveted connections. | 
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Valley Creek Tunnels
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| Railroad (Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Valley Creek Road and Valley Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Arch, Fixed | Main Spans: 3 | By: Unknown | More tunnel than bridge, this very strange set of structures carries a railroad over a road and creek. | 
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Valley Road Bridge
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| Valley Road (Willow Street) Over Middle Branch White Clay Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 67 ft Main Span Length: 27 ft Roadway Width: 18 ft Main Spans: 3 |
1914 By: George Dole of Wilmington, Delaware and Nathan R. Rambo | This bridge is the longest multi-span bridge with a jack-arch deck in the county. | 
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Valley Road Bridge
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| Valley Road (PA-372) Over Buck Run | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 30 ft Main Span Length: 29 ft Roadway Width: 20.3 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1914 By: Bender Construction Company and Nathan R. Rambo | One of a number of bridges of this design in the county, this example has lost original railings. | 
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Valley Road Railroad Overpass
Lukens Spur Bridge |
| Railroad (Lukens Spur) Over Valley Road (PA-372) | Coatesville: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed | Main Spans: 2 | By: Unknown | This is a multi-girder type beam bridge on concrete piers, and it has been abandoned. | 
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Valley Way Road Bridge
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| Valley Way Road (TR-407) Over South Branch French Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 30.8 ft Main Span Length: 25 ft Roadway Width: 17.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1913 By: P. J. McCormick and Son of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo | This is a small but attractive bridge that is easilly visible and part of a historic district. | 
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Warwick Furnace Road Bridge
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| Warwick Furnace Road Over South Branch French Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 58 ft Main Span Length: 55 ft Roadway Width: 15 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1889 By: John Denithorne and Sons of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania | This bridge is one of a few bridges in the county built by an interesting local builder. | 
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Waterloo Road Bridge
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| Waterloo Road (PA-2021) Over Darby Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 51.8 ft Main Span Length: 50 ft Roadway Width: 19.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1908 By: Unknown and Nathan R. Rambo | This is an early, unaltered, and skewed example of a concrete arch bridge. | 
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Watermark Road Bridge
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 | Watermark Road Over Muddy Run Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Through Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 54 ft Main Span Length: 51.8 ft Roadway Width: 17.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1915 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Nathan R. Rambo | This plaque girder is an excellent representative example of its type and very nice looking to and carries very light traffic. | 
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Watson Mill Road Bridge
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 | Watson Mill Road Over Broad Run | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 33 ft Main Span Length: 30 ft Roadway Width: 17.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1915 By: Crossan Construction Company of Philadelphia and Brownsville, Pennsylvania | One of several bridges in Chester County that combine traditional stone technology with period reinforced concrete and steel stringer technology. | 
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West Bridge Street Bridge
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| West Bridge Street Over Railroad (Amtrak and Norfolk Southern) | Parkesburg: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Through Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 172 ft Main Span Length: 46 ft Roadway Width: 19 ft Main Spans: 4 |
1903 By: Unknown | One of two similar closed plate girder bridges in Parkesburg. | 
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West Chester Bypass Railroad Overpass
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| Railroad (Abandoned West Chester Railroad) Over West Chester Bypass (US-322) | West Chester: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal Through Girder, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Unknown | Attractive abutment design makes this abandoned plate girder overpass look more interesting. | 
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Westtown Station Bridge
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| Street Road (PA-926) Over Chester Creek Branch | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 38 ft Main Span Length: 36 ft Roadway Width: 20.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1911 By: P. J. McCormick and Son of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo | This is an attractive small stone arch bridge in good condition. | 
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Whitford High Line Bridge
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| Railroad (Abandoned Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Railroad (Amtrak) and Whitford Road | Exton: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | 1905 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania | This impressive bridge is a beautiful pin-connected Parker truss of substantial span length. | 
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Wiley's Bridge
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| Street Road Over Leech Run | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Concrete T-Beam, Fixed |
Total Length: 38 ft Main Span Length: 36 ft Roadway Width: 15.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1924 By: Unknown | A traditional example of a concrete t-beam bridge from the 1920s. | 
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Wilson Road Bridge
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| Wilson Road (TR-593) Over Valley Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 65 ft Main Span Length: 60 ft Roadway Width: 14.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1886 By: John Denithorne and Sons of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania | An excellent, unaltered example of a truss bridge built by a local bridge builder. | 
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Wyebrook Bridge
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| Wyebrook Road Over East Branch Brandywine Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Elliptical Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 63 ft Main Span Length: 25 ft Roadway Width: 21.7 ft Main Spans: 3 |
1888 By: Unknown | This bridge is noted for its age and its rare elliptical arch span. | 
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Yellow Springs Road Bridge
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| Yellow Springs Road Over Pine Creek Tributary | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | 1911 By: Unknown | This tiny stone arch still has big charm. | 
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