Bridge between Monroe and Penn Townships facts for kids
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Bridge between Monroe and Penn Townships
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Southern side of the original bridge
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1919 |
| Architect | Flink, G. A.; Whittaker & Diehl |
| Architectural style | Multi-span barrel arch |
| MPS | Highway Bridges Owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 88000811 |
| Added to NRHP | June 22, 1988 |
The Bridge between Monroe and Penn Townships was a special old bridge in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. People also called it the Penns Creek Bridge, the Camelback Bridge, or just Camelback. It was near the town of Selinsgrove. This bridge was important because it helped people cross Penns Creek.
What Was the Bridge Like?
The bridge was built in 1919. It was a type of bridge called a barrel arch bridge. This means it had a rounded, arch shape underneath, like a barrel turned on its side. It was about 194 feet (59 meters) long.
For many years, the bridge connected Monroe Township and Penn Township. It was a key part of the local roads.
Why Was It Important?
In 1988, the bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list in the United States that recognizes important historical places. It means the bridge was seen as a valuable part of history and engineering.
Even though it was important, the bridge was removed in 1994. A newer bridge was built in its place to help traffic flow better.
Gallery
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Bridge between Monroe and Penn Townships, Historic Marker, October 2009
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Replacement for Bridge between Monroe and Penn Townships, October 2009
