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Key Facts |
Bridge Name |
Type | Road | Location | City | Crossing |
Wightman Road Bridge | Truss |
Wightman Road (Stopp Road) |
Crawford County, PA | Rural |
Conneaut Outlet |
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Technical Facts |
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Construction Date |
Structure Length | Deck Width | Builder |
| 1897 | 80 Feet | 14 Feet | King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio |
This bridge is by Shaw's Landing French Creek access area. This bridge is significant because it was built by the King Bridge Company. It has intact plaques and pole guardrails. The knee braces on the portal bracing have pretty little star and tear symbols on them, which give the bridge character. The remainder of the portal bracing is a lattice design. The verticals and sway bracing have v-lacing. This a small through truss and it has five panels. It is similar to the larger Horton Road Bridge in Ohio.
Information and Findings From Pennsylvania's Historic Bridge InventoryDiscussion of Bridge The 1897, pin connected, single span, 80'-long, Pratt thru truss bridge is supported on ashlar abutments with concrete wingwalls. The five panel trusses are traditionally composed. The bridge was built by the King Bridge Company, one of the largest and most diversified bridge fabricators of the late 19th century. Crawford County is rich in pin connected, metal truss bridges. A total of 35 ranging in date from 1870 through the early 20th century remain in the county population. This bridge stands out as a complete example of metal truss bridge built by a prominent manufacturer. It is historically and technologically significant. The bridge appears to be complete. Discussion of Surrounding Area The bridge carries 1 lane of a road over a stream in a wooded setting with small, one story, summer vacation homes, most dating from after WW II. The setting does not have historic district potential. Bridge Considered Historic By Survey: Yes |
