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Key Facts |
Bridge Name | Type | Road | Location | City | Crossing |
| Rose Point Bridge | Truss | Old US-422 | Lawrence County, PA | Rural (Rose Point) | Slippery Rock Creek |
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Technical Facts |
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Construction Date |
Structure Length | Deck Width |
| c. 1935 | 25 Feet | 25 Feet |
Photographing a dark-colored bridge buried in the woods early in the morning may not produce the best photos, but what can you do, when you only have 15 hours of daylight and 35 bridges to visit scattered over 100 miles? This bridge is a classic example of Pennsylvania's standard plan through Parker truss plan. For unknown reasons it is closed to traffic. I wonder if it is more of a matter of restricting through traffic on this old highway alignment. I can't imagine that a bulky 1935 bridge like this is structurally deficient. It certainly could be restored. The bridge is in a scenic area, and is located near a campground. I am sure many people would enjoy seeing this bridge brought to life again.
Information and Findings From Pennsylvania's Historic Bridge InventoryDiscussion of Bridge The one-span, 190'-long, riveted, steel Parker thru truss bridge dates stylistically to ca. 1935, and it is an example of a commonly used state standard design of the period. It is located on a bypassed section of state highway. The trusses are fabricated from built-up steel members and rolled sections and is supported on concrete abutments. The original riveted lattice railings are inside one truss line and at the cantilevered sidewalk. The bridge has no innovative or distinctive details, and neither it nor its setting are historically or technologically significant. Discussion of Surrounding Area The bridge carries a two-lane road over Slippery Rock Creek in a sparsely developed, wooded rural area with scattered 20th century residences and the Rose Point campground beyond the northwest quadrant. There are modern houses beyond the southeast quadrant. The setting does not have historic district potential. Bridge Considered Historic By Survey: No |
