New Hampton Pony Pratt Truss Bridge, Iron road bridge in Lebanon Township, US
The New Hampton Pony Pratt Truss Bridge is a single-span iron structure crossing the Musconetcong River between two townships. Its latticework frame design represents a common construction method used for bridges built during that era.
Francis C. Lowthorp designed this iron bridge in 1868, and William Cowin from Lambertville constructed it using methods typical of that era. The bridge emerged at a time when local craftsmanship and industrial materials first came together.
The bridge represents a period when engineering skill and local craftsmanship came together to connect communities. People in the area recognize it as a functional landmark that has served its purpose for more than 150 years.
The bridge spans across the river between two municipalities and is passable on foot or by vehicle. It helps to check a local map since the crossing sits on a back road rather than a main highway.
The structure features distinctive vertical end posts made from octagonal iron tubes topped with square decorative caps. This detail shows how even purely functional elements of a bridge received careful design attention.
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