Landis Bridge
38-36-16 |
| Lancaster, PA - Lancaster County |
Photo of Landis Bridge
Photo of Landis Bridge Portal
| Region: |
Pennsylvania Dutch
Amish Country |
| County: |
Lancaster |
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| Town: |
East Hempfield
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| Locality: |
NW of Lancaster |
Position - Lat:
Lon: |
N 40º 04.819'
W 76º 21052' |
| Bridge Carries: |
Shreiner Station Road
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| Bridge Crosses: |
Little Cocalico Creek |
| Bridge Traffic: |
Vehicular |
| Truss Type: |
Burr Arch |
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| Year Built: |
1878 |
| Builder: |
Elias McMellen |
| Structure Characteristics: |
Length: 53 Ft.
Width: 15 Ft. |
| Posted Load: |
5 Tons |
| Posted Vertical Clearance: |
11'-6" |
| World Guide No.: |
38-36-16 |
| National Register of Historic Places Date: |
Unknown |
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| Description |
| The Landis Bridge is single span Burr Arch with a
total length of 53 feet. It carries Shreiner Station Road over Little Conestoga Creek.
This historic bridge is an was built in 1878 by Elias McMellen .
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| Photography |
The bridge has an excellent area to take photographs from the south side of the bridge. Lots of traffic.
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| Parking |
| Parking on the righthand side after crossing bridge. |
Truss / Arch
Location Map
| Location |
Northwest
edge of Lancaster. 0.2 miles west of US30 bypass off PA230 Harrisburg
Pike ,right on Plaza Boulevard 0.3 miles then left 0.1 miles on
Shreiner Station Road. On edge of Park City Mall.
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