PTC 246.8 - Susquehanna River Bridge - Highspire, PA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ernmark
N 40° 12.763 W 076° 47.844
18T E 347047 N 4452916
PA Turnpike Commission Vertical Control disk located on the E end of the new westbound bridge carrying the PA Turnpike over the Susquehanna River.
Waymark Code: WM1JB2
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/18/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Black Dog Trackers
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The westbound span of this new bridge opened to traffic on May 17, 2007, with the eastbound span to open in a few weeks. These bridges are the first major segmented bridges to be built in Pennsylvania. The roadbed 'segments' were prefabricated & brought on-site to be attached in place. The 2 3-lane bridges replace the original single 4-lane bridge dating back to the 1950s.

The disk is loacted about 2 feet east of the expansion joint on the east end of the north (westbound) bridge, on the bridgewall about 3 feet above the road bed and about 15 feet west of the east end of the railing.
Condition: Mark found in good condition

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Benchmark Agency: Not listed

Monumentation type: Vertical Control Mark

County: Dauphin

USGS 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle Name (optional): Steelton - PA

Find type: Found by luck/skill/knowledge

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