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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: 3

 Bridge Name HSR Rating Facility Carried / Feature Intersected LocationStructure Type Structure DimensionsConstruction Date / Builder or Contractor DescriptionThumbnail
! Collins Street Bridge
Bridge Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Collins Street Over Schuylkill River and Railroad (Reading, Blue Mountain, and Northern) Pottsville: Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Deck Truss, Fixed Total Length: 292 ft
Main Span Length: 85 ft
Roadway Width: 24.6 ft
Main Spans: 4
1894 By: Unknown This bridge is an extremely early example of riveted connections and has an unusual truss design as well.Click to visit page.
Mt. Carbon Arch Bridge
Bridge Number 89
Historic Significance Rating. Mt. Carbon Arch Road (PA-2015 / LR-140) Over Schuylkill River Mt. Carbon: Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 164 ft
Main Span Length: 71 ft
Roadway Width: 24 ft
Main Spans: 2
1925 By: Charles E. Walton of Pottsville, Pennsylvania Bypassing a bowstring truss back in 1925, this unusual arch bridge is beautiful, unique, and historic in its own right.Click to visit page.
Mt. Carbon Bowstring Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Mt. Carbon Arch Road (Abandoned Alignment) Over Schuylkill River Mt. Carbon: Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Metal Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio An extremely rare and long abandoned bowstring with excellent integrity and unique details.Click to visit page.

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