Baker Bridge facts for kids
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Baker Bridge
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Looking at the southeast side of the span from the east side of Great Trough Creek
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | Township Route 370 over Great Trough Creek, 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Newburg, Todd Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1917 |
| Architectural style | Reinforced concrete closed spandrel arch bridge |
| MPS | Industrial Resources of Huntingdon County, 1780-1939 MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 90000411 |
| Added to NRHP | March 20, 1990 |
The Baker Bridge is a special old bridge in Todd Township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It's also known as Huntingdon County Bridge No. 14. This bridge crosses over a stream called Great Trough Creek.
It was built a long time ago, in 1917. The bridge is made from a strong material called reinforced concrete. It's a type of bridge known as a "closed spandrel arch bridge." This means it has strong arches underneath that help support it.
What is Baker Bridge?
Baker Bridge is about 114 feet (35 meters) long. That's like connecting two school buses end-to-end! The part you drive on, called the bridge deck, is 17 feet (5.2 meters) wide. It has two main arch sections that help it stand strong.
Why is Baker Bridge Important?
This bridge is considered very important because of its history and how it was built. In 1990, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list kept by the United States government. It includes buildings, places, and structures that are important to American history. Being on this list helps protect the bridge for future generations.
