Herbines Bridge
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horselady9
N 40° 25.719 W 075° 57.564
18T E 418619 N 4475776
An unique bridge with pierced spandrels through the body of the bridge
Waymark Code: WMYX5Z
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/05/2018
Views: 2
Just south of Herbine's Dam is Herbine's Bridge. This unique structure is one of 3 in the area featuring the circular openings through the body of the bridge known as 'Pierced Spandrels'. This bridge has 3 spans, that stretches over a country road and a stream, that empties into the Schuylkill River.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: railroad
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
as in the description, this bridge spans over Washington Rd and a stream that feeds into the Schuylkill River
Date constructed: 1833
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Over washington Road
Location:
Reading, in Berks County PA
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
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