Bridge in Shaler Township facts for kids
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Bridge in Shaler Township
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 Location in Pennsylvania
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| Location | Birchfield Road over Pine Creek, Shaler Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA |
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| Built | 1915 |
| Architectural style | single span stone arch bridge |
| MPS | Highway Bridges Owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 88000797 |
| Added to NRHP | June 22, 1988 |
The Bridge in Shaler Township is a special stone bridge in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It carries Burchfield Road over a stream called Pine Creek. This bridge was built a long time ago, in 1915.
The Shaler Township Bridge
This bridge is a type called a single span stone arch bridge. This means it has one big arch made of stone that goes over the water. The bridge is very well-built using a special stone work called ashlar construction. This means the stones are cut very carefully and fit together perfectly.
The main arch of the bridge stretches 63 feet across Pine Creek. Stone arch bridges like this one are not very common, especially in western Pennsylvania. This makes the Bridge in Shaler Township quite unique and important.
A Historic Landmark
Because of its special design and age, the Bridge in Shaler Township was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of important places in the United States that are worth protecting. They are recognized for their history, architecture, or other special qualities.
The bridge was officially added to this important list on June 22, 1988. Being on the National Register helps make sure this historic bridge is preserved for many years to come.
