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(GPS N40 40.57 W76 58.75)
(#38-55-04)
Aline bridge is located
just west of SR 104 between Meiserville, Chapman Twp. and Aline, Perry Twp. The
bridge was by passed in 1982 when a newer model bridge was erected near by. The
structure is in fairly good condition and maintained by the county. It is
only open to foot traffic.
The bridge was built in
1884 and spans the Mahntango creek (N. Branch) The length is 60 ft. and the
width is 18 ft. The bridge utilizes a Burr arch design and the builder is
unknown.
(GPS N40 46.54 W77 08.69)
(#38-55-02)
This bridge is located NE of
Beavertown off covered Bridge Road, TR600. Go abut 2.5 miles east of Beavertown
on US 522 then left 1 mile to the bridge. The bridge has been by passed
with a new road in 1979. We were very happy to see the excellent condition this
bridge has been kept in. Snyder County should be proud of their labor on
this bridge along with the well kept landscaping.
The bridge was built in
1870 using the Burr Arch design with multiple king post. Thelength is 95 feet
and the width is 14 feet 8 inches. It spans Middle creek and is owned by the
County.
(GPS N40 44.82 W77 12.70)
(#38-55-03)
This bridge is located on
Railroad Street in Beaver Springs, Spring Twp. The bridge was originally
built across middle creek, it was moved to it's present location in 1982. The
original bridge was built in 1871 using the Burr Truss design. The bridges
length is 100 ft. and the width of 16 feet 4 inches. The builder is unknown. The
condition of the bridge is really good and open to vehicle traffic. The
Klinepeter is a very impressive bridge spanning the middle creek tributary.
(GPS N40 39.71 W77 00.67)
(#38-34-05) (#38-55-05)
This bridge is
located west of Meiserville on SR2023, 2 miles north of Oriental, Pa.,
Juniata County. This route connects with SR3001 in Snyder County. Directions to
the bridge are as follows. Go 1 mile north of jct. 11/15 on Pa 104, then left 3
miles on SR 2026 to Oriental, then right 2 miles to the bridge. The bridge was built in
1008 using the Queen post with Kingpost. The bridge had been rebuilt in
1987 after being damaged by a truck. The bridge today (2003) is in fair
condition and open to vehicle traffic. The length of the bridge is 62 ft. and
the width is 12 ft. 6 inches. The bridge spans the Mahantango creek. The
builder is unknown. The bridge is owned and maintained by the state of
Pennsylvania.
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