Frehn Bridge facts for kids
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Frehn Bridge
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1990 HABS/HAER photo
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | Township Route 313, 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Pennsylvania Route 475, Springfield Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1890 |
| Architectural style | Pratt through truss bridge |
| MPS | Industrial Resources of Huntingdon County, 1780-1939 MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 90000391 |
| Added to NRHP | March 20, 1990 |
The Frehn Bridge was a special old bridge in Springfield Township, Pennsylvania. People also called it Huntingdon County Bridge No. 1. It was built way back in 1890 and was a type of bridge called a Pratt truss bridge. It stretched 120 feet (about 37 meters) across Sideling Hill Creek and had a wooden deck that was about 13.75 feet (4.2 meters) wide.
What Was the Frehn Bridge?
The Frehn Bridge was a Pratt truss bridge. This means it had a special design using triangles to make it strong. It was built to help people cross over Sideling Hill Creek in Huntingdon County.
A Look at Its History
This bridge was built in 1890, which makes it over 130 years old! Because of its age and design, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. The National Register is a list of important places in the United States that are worth protecting because of their history.
Why Isn't It There Anymore?
Even though it was a historic bridge, the Frehn Bridge was taken down. It was replaced with a new, modern bridge to make sure people could cross safely and easily today.
