Marsh Creek Bridge

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Photo taken by Mark Johnson

BH Photo #286075

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Marsh Creek on TR 471 in Blanchard
Location: Centre County, Pennsylvania
Status: Closed to all traffic
History: Built ca. 1900
Design: Pratt pony truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 60.0 ft.
Total length: 65.0 ft.
Deck width: 14.4 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +41.06906, -77.62374 (decimal degrees)
41°04'09" N, 77°37'25" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 18/279559/4549740 (zone/easting/northing)
Quadrangle map:: Beech Creek
Inventory numbers: PA 14 7213 0471 0005 (Pennsylvania Bridge Management System number)
BH 30631 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

Marsh Creek Bridge

Posted February 1, 2014, by george oakley (georgeoakley49 [at] yahoo [dot] com)

does anyone know the current status of this structurally deficient bridge?please let me know.thanks.

Marsh Creek Bridge

Posted August 1, 2009, by Mark Johnson (mjohnson [at] aspservicesinc [dot] com)

It is a weight limit sign, I believe it was 3 ton.

I grew up about a mile from this bridge. Was really disappointed to see it closed. I too think it would be nice to see it saved or even relocated.

Marsh Creek Bridge

Posted July 27, 2009, by Anthony Dillon (spansaver [at] hotmail [dot] com)

This is a pre-1900 bridge that sits on dry-laid stone abutments. Would be nice to see it restored on-site....or at least moved to a park.

Marsh Creek Bridge

Posted July 26, 2009, by Anthony Dillon (spansaver [at] hotmail [dot] com)

My guess is that it is a weight limit sign.....guess it doesn't apply anymore!

Marsh Creek Bridge

Posted July 26, 2009, by Anonymous

What does that sign say? You can see the back of it in the second picture. Thanks

Marsh Creek Bridge

Posted July 26, 2009, by Mark Johnson (mjohnson [at] aspservicesinc [dot] com)

Pictures taken on 7/26/2009