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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.
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Total Bridges Found: 7

 Bridge Name HSR Rating Facility Carried / Feature Intersected LocationStructure Type Structure DimensionsConstruction Date / Builder or Contractor DescriptionThumbnail
Cumberland Valley Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Abandoned) Over Susquehanna River Harrisburg: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Concrete Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed Main Span Length: 77 ft
Main Spans: 43
1916 By: Unknown An extremely long concrete arch bridge that may be reused for a light rail system.Click to visit page.
Henszey's Wrought Iron Bridge
Mosser's Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Pedestrian Walkway Over Dry Land Summerdale: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 92.3 ft
Main Span Length: 92.3 ft
Roadway Width: 18 ft
Main Spans: 1
1869 By: Continental Bridge Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Joseph G. Henszey The last of its design in the country, among the oldest metal bridges in the country, and today a college centerpiece.Click to visit page.
Hertzlers Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Creek Road (TR-427) Over Conodoguinet Creek Rural: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 218 ft
Main Span Length: 216 ft
Roadway Width: 14.8 ft
Main Spans: 1
1896 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Agents An excellent example of an uncommon historic bridge type built by a prominent regional bridge builder.Click to visit page.
X McClures Gap Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. McClures Gap Road (PA-4027) Over I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) Rural: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed Total Length: 87 ft
Main Span Length: 78 ft
Roadway Width: 22 ft
Main Spans: 1
1939 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission An excellent representative example of an original Pennsylvania turnpike overpass, demolished April 22, 2012.Click to visit page.
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Susquehanna River Harrisburg: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 3507.7 ft
Main Span Length: 66 ft
Main Spans: 51
1924 By: James McGraw Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania An amazing bridge, this extremely long bridge has attractive and fairly tall arch spans.Click to visit page.
Walnut Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Walnut Street Over Susquehanna River Harrisburg: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and Dauphin County, Pennsylvania Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 2820 ft
Main Span Length: 240 ft
Roadway Width: 18 ft
Main Spans: 15
1890 By: Dean and Westbrook of New York, New York and Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania The longest known Phoenix column bridge remaining today!Click to visit page.
! Wolf Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Wolf Bridge Road Over Conodoguinet Creek Rural: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 192 ft
Main Span Length: 190 ft
Roadway Width: 14.8 ft
Main Spans: 1
1895 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Agents This beautiful Pennsylvania through truss was damaged by a car and closed.Click to visit page.

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