Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, Bridge at West Falls, Railway bridge in Pennsylvania, United States.
The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Bridge spans across the Susquehanna River with fifty-one concrete arches connecting Lemoyne and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania.
Built between 1866 and 1867, the bridge underwent major reconstruction from 1920 to 1924, replacing iron trusses with concrete arches while maintaining continuous rail operations.
The bridge structure influenced regional transportation networks and contributed to the economic growth of Pennsylvania through enhanced railway connectivity.
Norfolk Southern Railway operates freight services on this double-track bridge, which continues to function as a critical transportation link in Pennsylvania's rail infrastructure.
The concrete arches encase original stone masonry piers from 1891, representing a combination of nineteenth and twentieth-century engineering techniques.
Location: Pennsylvania
Made from material: rock
GPS coordinates: 40.00640,-75.19250
Latest update: March 12, 2025 03:23
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