Herr Mill / Souderburg Bridge
38-36-21 |
| Paradise, PA - Lancaster County |
Photo of Herr Mill Bridge looking south
Photo of Herr Mill Bridge looking north
Photo of Herr Mill Bridge Portal
| Region: |
Pennsylvania Dutch
Amish Country |
| County: |
Lancaster |
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| Town: |
Paradise |
| Locality: |
Soudersboro |
Position - Lat:
Lon: |
N 40º 00.526'
W 76º 09.717' |
| Bridge Carries: |
Belmont Road |
| Bridge Crosses: |
Paquea Creek |
| Bridge Traffic: |
Pedestrian |
| Truss Type: |
Burr Arch |
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| Year Built: |
1895 |
| Builder: |
Joseph Elliot
Robert Russell |
| Structure Characteristics: |
Length: 113 Ft.
Width: 15 Ft. |
| Posted Load: |
None |
| Posted Vertical Clearance: |
None" |
| World Guide No.: |
38-36-20 |
| National Register of Historic Places Date: |
Unknown |
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Panoranic view of Herr Mill Bridge
| Description |
| The Herr Mill Bridge is two span Burr Arch with a total length of 174 feet. It carries a private pedestrian path over Pequia Creek, It is located on Soudersburg Road, west of Paradise. This historic bridge is an was built in 1885.
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| Photography |
| The bridge has some excellent area to take photographs, however it is on private property. Parking along road south of bridge provides excellent area for panoramic photos. |
| Parking |
| Limited parking available near the bridge. |
Truss / Arch
Location Map
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