Lockridge/Catasauqua and Fogelsville RR over Swabia Creek - Alburtis, PA
N 40° 30.462 W 075° 35.560
18T E 449786 N 4484278
This former railroad bridge, which crosses Swabia Creek, is now a pedestrian bridge in a county park.
Waymark Code: WM13EVC
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/25/2020
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This bridge is located in Lock Ridge County Park in Alburtis, PA. The park is a former Iron Foundry/Furnace which was serviced by the Lockridge/Catasauqua and Fogelsville railroad. The bridge was used by the railroad to supply iron ore to the furnace and also iron metal and steel to customers. As the furnace shut down, the rail line was abandoned. Lehigh County converted the former iron furnace to a county park and museum and the bridge was converted to pedestrian use in 1975.
Length of bridge: 40 ft over two arches.
Height of bridge: 12 ft
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Formerly rail, currenlty pedestrian
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Swabia Creek
Date constructed: 1868
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: No
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Former Rail Line, Now Pedestrial Path
Location:
Alburtis, Lehigh County, PA
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