Black Rock Bridge

Black Rock Bridge is a concrete road bridge spanning the Schuylkill River, composed of five arches supporting the crossing. It connects Phoenixville with Upper Providence Township and serves as a main traffic route on Pennsylvania Route 113.

The bridge was built in 1927 by G.A. Wagman and F.M. Wagman, demonstrating the shift to modern construction materials for infrastructure of that period. In 1988 it was placed on the register of historic sites.

The bridge displays design elements from the 1920s with open-spandrel arches and solid concrete walls crossing the river. Visitors walking across can observe the construction methods typical of that era in every detail.

The bridge is an active traffic route, so it is best to cross during daylight or explore from the sides. Access is straightforward from both sides, and the structure can also be viewed from along the riverbank.

The bridge was an early example of concrete construction technology in the early 1900s, displaying the pioneering engineering methods of that material science. Today it remains in use and represents a rare surviving example of 1920s construction techniques.