Photo of Keller Bridge looking south


Photo of Keller Bridge Portal

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Bridge Statistics

Region:  Pennsylvania Dutch Amish Country County:  Lancaster Town:  Ephrata Locality:  Akron Position - Lat:  Lon:  N 40º 10.194' W 76º 12.290' Bridge Carries:  Rettew's Mill Road Bridge Crosses:  Cocalico Creek Bridge Traffic:  Vehicular Truss Type:  Burr Arch Year Built:  1891 Builder:  Elias McMellen Structure Characteristics:  Length:  74 Ft. Width: 15 Ft. Posted Load: 5 Tons Posted Vertical Clearance: 11'-6" World Guide No.: 38-36-13 National Register of Historic Places Date: Unknown

Description

The Keller Bridge is single span Burr Arch with a total length of 74 feet. It carries Rettew's Mill Road over Cocalico Creek. This historic bridge is an was built in 1881 by Elias McMellen.

Photography

The bridge an excellent area to take photographs from the south side of the bridge, however the traffic is heavy.

Parking

Limited parking available near the bridge.

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Truss / Arch

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Location Map

Location

At Ephrata on Rothville Road then 0.2 miles right on Rettew's Mill Road