Eshelman's bridge durning construction


Eshelman's Portal

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Bridge Statistics

Region:  Pennsylvania Dutch Amish Country County:  Lancaster Town:  Between Paradise and Leacock Locality:  Paradise Position - Lat:  Lon:  N 40º 00.788'change W 76º 07.236'change Bridge Carries:  Belmont Road Bridge Crosses:  Paquea Creek Bridge Traffic:  Vehicular Truss Type:  Burr Arch Year Built:  1893 Builder:  Elias McMellen Structure Characteristics:  Length:  113 Ft. Width: 15 Ft. Posted Load: 3 Tons Posted Vertical Clearance: 6'-6" World Guide No.: 38-36-20 National Register of Historic Places Date: ?????????????????

Description

The Eshelmans Mill Bridge is single span Burr Arch with a total length of 113 feet. It carries Belmont Road over Pequia Creek. It is located west of Paradise. This historic bridge is an was built in 1883.

Photography

The park on the north side of the bridge is an excellent area to take photographs of this bridge. Easy access under bridge on south side, good for underside and panoramic photos.

Parking

Parking was available at bridge during our vist, the bridge was under rehibilitation in 2004.

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Truss

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Location Map

Location

On Belmont Road, northeast of Paradise. Lancaster County Covered Bridge Tour One - Central Lancaster County