Kauffman Bridge
38-36-32 |
| Manheim, PA - Lancaster County |
Photo of Kauffman Bridge
Photo of Kauffman Bridge Portal
| Region: |
Pennsylvania Dutch
Amish Country |
| County: |
Lancaster |
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| Town: |
Rapho
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| Locality: |
Manheim
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Position - Lat:
Lon: |
N 40º 08.887'
W 76º 24.575'
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| ridge Carries: |
Sun Hill Road
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| Bridge Crosses: |
Chickies Creek |
| Bridge Traffic: |
Vehicular |
| Truss Type: |
Burr Arch |
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| Year Built: |
1874 |
| Builder: |
Elias McMellen |
| Structure Characteristics: |
Length: 96 Ft.
Width: 15 Ft. |
| Posted Load: |
5 Tons
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| Posted Vertical Clearance: |
11'-6" |
| World Guide No.: |
38-36-32 |
| National Register of Historic Places Date: |
Unknown |
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| Description |
| The Kauffman Bridge is single span Burr Arch with a total length of 96 feet. It is located in Sun Hill Road over Chickies Creek. This historic bridge is an was built in 1876 by Elias McMellen.
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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 |
Soutwest
of Manheim. PA722 southwest 1.4 miles from juction PA72 in
Manheim, east on Sun Hill Road 0.15 miles to the bridge.
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