Cochranton Bridge

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This is a two-span through Parker truss. Although Pennsylvania's massive-membered through truss bridges appear to have been built to a standard plan, they all manage to be different. This bridge does not have v-lacing on the diagonals. The heavy lattice portals on the bridge have been hit by a truck that was a bit too tall. Original lattice pedestrian guardrails remain on the bridge. Judging by the good condition of the corrugated steel that forms the base of the deck, I would guess that the deck of this bridge has been redone once. This bridge forms a nice gateway in or out of Cochranton. As is mentioned on Daniel's Disappearing Bridges website, this bridge would look nice in the sun with its rust/paint combination. But I am worried that the obvious lack of maintenance, which is leading to the bridge rusting, means that the bridge is going to be demolished.