New Hampton Pony Pratt Truss Bridge

The single-span New Hampton Pony Pratt Truss Bridge extends 85 feet in length and 16.2 feet in width across the Musconetcong River.

Engineer Francis C. Lowthorp designed this iron bridge in 1868, with William Cowin from Lambertville handling the construction using period-specific techniques.

The structure represents a milestone in American engineering, standing as one of the few remaining iron Pratt truss bridges from the 19th century.

Located at coordinates 40.720556, -74.963611, the bridge connects Lebanon Township with Washington Township over the Musconetcong River.

The bridge features distinctive vertical end posts crafted from octagonal iron tubes and decorated with square ornamental caps.

Location: Lebanon Township

Inception: 1868

GPS coordinates: 40.72056,-74.96361

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29