Bridge in Lewis Township facts for kids
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Bridge in Lewis Township
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Bridge in Lewis Township, 1982
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| Location | Legislative Route 41051 over Lycoming Creek, Lewis Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1890 |
| Built by | K.S. Perkins, E.A. Perkins |
| Architectural style | Pratt through truss |
| MPS | Highway Bridges Owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 88000845 |
| Added to NRHP | June 22, 1988 |
The Bridge in Lewis Township was a special kind of bridge. It was a historic structure that crossed over Lycoming Creek in Lewis Township, Pennsylvania. This bridge was built a long time ago, in 1890.
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About the Lewis Township Bridge
This bridge was quite long, measuring 171 feet. It was also 18 feet wide. It was built by K.S. Perkins and E.A. Perkins.
What Kind of Bridge Was It?
The Lewis Township Bridge was a "Pratt through truss" bridge.
- A truss bridge uses a framework of triangles. This makes the bridge very strong.
- The "Pratt" part refers to a specific design. It uses diagonal pieces that slant towards the center.
- "Through truss" means the road goes through the middle of the truss structure. The top and sides of the truss are above the road.
Why Was This Bridge Important?
The bridge was important enough to be added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
- The National Register of Historic Places is a list of buildings, sites, and structures. They are important in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture.
- Being on this list means the bridge was recognized for its historical value.
What Happened to the Bridge?
Before the bridge was taken down, it was carefully studied.
- In 1990, it was documented for the Historic American Engineering Record.
- This record helps to preserve information about important engineering works. Even if the structure is removed, its design and history are saved.
- The Lewis Township Bridge was later removed and replaced.
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