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Schuykill
County, Pennsylvania
(WGN
38-54-02) (WGCB PA-54-02) (1870)
A single-span Burr arch truss 55' 7" over Little Swatara Creek.
Located: On TR 542 (name and Township Route number not posted), just
east of Rock, Pennsylvania, Washington Township. Directions:
In Rock, Pennsylvania, at the “Village of Rock” sign, at the east end of
the village, go east on Rock Road (SR 895) for 0.5 mile to a left (north)
onto Newswanger Road 0.1 mile to the bridge. The original stone abutments
of the bridge have been strengthened with concrete, and steel I-beam supports
have been placed next to the abutments to add extra support to the structure.
Inside, a steel guardrail protects the truss system from traffic.
The bridge is currently being used for access to a local park and fishing
area. (Oct 2004) |
