Chain Bridge at Falls of Schuylkill, Suspension bridge near Wrightstown, Pennsylvania.
The Chain Bridge spans across the Neshaminy Creek, connecting Wrightstown and Northampton Townships through Second Street Pike Route 232.
Built in 1808 at a cost of 5,500 dollars, the bridge used iron chains suspended from a frame tower positioned on a central stone pier.
The bridge location includes a preserved mill from 1759, which remained operational during the Revolutionary War under John Thompson, the first High Sheriff.
The bridge area now serves as a connection point for recreational activities, including canoeing and fishing along the Neshaminy Creek.
The chains used in construction contained links varying from three to twelve feet in length, made from 2.75-inch bar iron with perpendicular support rods.
Location: Pennsylvania
Inception: 1808
Official opening: 1808
GPS coordinates: 40.00640,-75.19270
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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