Bells Mill Road Bridge - Philadelphia, PA
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ODragon
N 40° 04.753 W 075° 13.528
18T E 480776 N 4436573
A double arch bridge
Waymark Code: WM530H
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/03/2008
Views: 38
This closed spandrel stone arch bridge is thought to be the oldest on in Philadelphia and the 5 surrounding counties, built in 1820 as a county bridge.
It is 67 feet long and 27.3 feet wide.
Length of bridge: 67 feet
Height of bridge: 27.3 feet
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: pedestrians and motor vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Creek
Date constructed: 1820
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Bells Mill Road
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
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