Black Rock Bridge facts for kids
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Black Rock Bridge
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Black Rock Bridge, January 2010
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | Pennsylvania Route 113 over the Schuylkill River, Phoenixville and Upper Providence Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1927 |
| Built by | G.A. Wagman, F.M. Wagman |
| Architectural style | Multi-span spandrel arch |
| MPS | Highway Bridges Owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 88000735 |
| Added to NRHP | June 22, 1988 |
The Black Rock Bridge is a historic bridge in Pennsylvania. It carries Pennsylvania Route 113 across the Schuylkill River. This bridge connects the towns of Phoenixville and Upper Providence Township.
What is the Black Rock Bridge?
The Black Rock Bridge is a special type of bridge. It is made from strong concrete. It is an "arch bridge," meaning it has curved supports like an arch.
How Was it Built?
The bridge was built in 1927. It has five main sections, called spans. Three of these spans are about 116 feet (35 meters) long. The two spans on the ends are about 103 feet (31 meters) long.
The bridge has "open-spandrel arches." This means there are open spaces above the main arches. It also has solid concrete walls along its sides.
Why is it Important?
The Black Rock Bridge is considered historically important. Because of its history and design, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. This list includes buildings, sites, and structures that are important to American history.
