Frantz's Bridge facts for kids
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Frantz's Bridge
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The bridge, circa 1982
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 Location in Pennsylvania
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| Location | Legislative Route 39060 over Jordan Creek, Lowhill Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1887 |
| Architectural style | Multi-span stone arch |
| MPS | Highway Bridges Owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 88000771 |
| Added to NRHP | June 22, 1988 |
Frantz's Bridge was a special old stone bridge in Lowhill Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built a long time ago in 1887. This bridge was quite long, about 166 feet (50 meters).
It had three main sections, called spans, each about 32 feet (9.7 meters) long. The bridge helped people cross over Jordan Creek.
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Frantz's Bridge: A Historic Landmark
What Was Frantz's Bridge?
Frantz's Bridge was a type of bridge known as a stone arch bridge. This means it was built using strong stones shaped into arches. Arches are curved structures that help support a lot of weight. Building bridges this way was common many years ago.
The bridge was made with multiple arches, which is why it's called a "multi-span" bridge. Each arch helped the bridge stretch across the water. It was an important part of the local roads for many years.
A Place in History
Because of its age and how it was built, Frantz's Bridge was considered historically important. In 1988, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list in the United States that recognizes buildings, sites, and structures that are important to American history. Being on this list helps to protect and remember these places.
The Bridge's End
Even though Frantz's Bridge was historic, it eventually needed to be replaced. In 2011, the old stone bridge was taken down. A new, modern bridge made of concrete was built in its place. The new bridge has just one main span, making it different from the old three-span design. This replacement was done to ensure safer and more efficient travel over Jordan Creek.
Images for kids
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Kistler Road bridge over Jordan Creek that replaced demolished Frantz's Bridge. June 2013.
