Zook's Mill Bridge
38-36-14 |
| Akron, PA - Lancaster County |
Photo of Zook's Mill Bridge looking south
Photo of Zook's Mill Bridge Portal
| Region: |
Pennsylvania Dutch
Amish Country |
| County: |
Lancaster |
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| Town: |
Warwick |
| Locality: |
Akron |
Position - Lat:
Lon: |
N 40º 07.807'
W 76º 13.889' |
| Bridge Carries: |
Log Cabin Road |
| Bridge Crosses: |
Cocalico Creek |
| Bridge Traffic: |
Vehicular |
| Truss Type: |
Burr Arch |
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| Year Built: |
1849 |
| Builder: |
Henry Zook |
| Structure Characteristics: |
Length: 89 Ft.
Width: 15 Ft. |
| Posted Load: |
3 Tons |
| Posted Vertical Clearance: |
11'-6" |
| World Guide No.: |
38-36-14 |
| National Register of Historic Places Date: |
Unknown |
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| Description |
| The Zook's Mill Bridge is single span Burr Arch with a
total length of 89 feet. It carries Log Cabin Road over Cocalico Creek.
This historic bridge is an was built in 1849 by Henry Zook.
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| Photography |
| The bridge an excellent area to take photographs from the south side of the bridge. |
| Parking |
| Parking just southwest of the bridge. |
Truss / Arch
Location Map
| Location |
From
PA272 go SW for 3.0 miles from junction Main Street in Akron, proceed
north on Rose Hill Road for 0.5 miles, turn west on Log Cabin Road,
proceed 0.05 miles to the bridge.
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