Erbs Bridge
38-36-34 |
| Marietta, PA - Lancaster County |
Photo of Erbs Bridge
Photo of Erbs Bridge Portal
| Region: |
Pennsylvania Dutch
Amish Country |
| County: |
Lancaster |
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| Town: |
Akron
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| Locality: |
Akron
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Position - Lat:
Lon: |
N 40º 10.046'
W 76º 14.638'
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| ridge Carries: |
Erbs Bridge Road
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| Bridge Crosses: |
Hammer Creek |
| Bridge Traffic: |
Vehicular |
| Truss Type: |
Burr Arch |
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| Year Built: |
1874 |
| Builder: |
James G. Carpenter |
| Structure Characteristics: |
Length: 102 Ft.
Width: 15 Ft. |
| Posted Load: |
5 Tons
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| Posted Vertical Clearance: |
11'-6" |
| World Guide No.: |
38-36-34 |
| National Register of Historic Places Date: |
Unknown |
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| Description |
| The Erbs Bridge is single span Burr Arch with a
total length of 102 feet. It is located in Erbs Bridge Road over Hammer Creek.
This historic bridge is an was built in 1885 by James G. Carpenter.
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| Photography |
The bridge has an excellent areas to take photographs from all sides. Limited traffic.
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Truss / Arch
Location Map
| Location |
| WNW of Akron. PA772 NW 2.5 miles from jct with PA272 S. of Akron, N. on Picnic
Woods Rd. 0.8 miles, continue N. on Erbs Bridge Rd. 0.4 miles to the bridge. |
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