Albertus L. Meyers Bridge
Albertus L. Meyers Bridge, Concrete arch railway bridge in Allentown, United States.
The Albertus L. Meyers Bridge extends 1,793 feet across Little Lehigh Creek with nine main spans and eight approach spans measuring 34 feet in width.
Construction of this engineering landmark completed in 1913, making it the longest and highest concrete bridge in the world at that time.
The bridge received its current name in 1974 to honor Albertus L. Meyers, who led the Allentown Band for 50 years and performed at the opening ceremony.
The structure carries three traffic lanes and two sidewalks, connecting Center City Allentown with the South Side through Eighth Street from Union Street to Lehigh Street.
The bridge contains 29,500 cubic yards of concrete and 1,100,000 pounds of metal reinforcing rods in its construction, demonstrating early 20th-century engineering methods.
Location: Allentown
Official opening: November 17, 1913
GPS coordinates: 40.59640,-75.47110
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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