Pennsylvania Railroad Old Bridge over Standing Stone Creek
Pennsylvania Railroad Old Bridge over Standing Stone Creek, Railway bridge from 1848 in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, US.
Description
The Pennsylvania Railroad Old Bridge is a railway bridge crossing Standing Stone Creek with multiple stone arches built in the mid-1800s. The structure demonstrates engineering techniques typical of that period and sits south of Penn Street in Huntingdon.
History
The bridge was built between 1848 and 1850 to serve as a major rail crossing for the Pennsylvania Railroad. When the main line shifted to the former canal bed in 1892, this crossing became less important.
Culture
The bridge reflects the industrial development of Huntingdon County from 1780 to 1939, representing the expansion of rail infrastructure in Pennsylvania.
Practical
The bridge is visible from the street and can be viewed from outside, though it has been privately owned for much of its existence. The best vantage point for viewing is from the areas south of Penn Street.
Did you know?
The bridge still displays its original stone arches and handcrafted details from the mid-1800s. Though no longer used for rail traffic, it preserves a rare example of early American railroad engineering in its existing form.
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