Pithole Stone Arch Bridge
Eagle Rock Rd over Pithole Creek, Oleopolis, PA
37 foot masonry deck arch bridge
Map
Description
The bridge is significant as a late 19th century example of a rural masonry bridge constructed at a time when most of its counterparts were built in the more common metal truss types. Although considered substandard at the time of its construction, this bridge's short span and low rise contribute make its engineering compensation by the construction of massive abutments an outstanding and enduring example of 19th century craftsmanship.National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 1988
- Reference number
- 88000869
- NR name
- Pithole Stone Arch
- Architectural style
- Other architectural type; Single span stone arch
- Area of significance
- Engineering
- Level of significance
- State
- Evaluation criteria
- C - Design/Construction
- Property type
- Structure
- Historic function
- Road-related
- Current function
- Road-related
- Period of significance
- 1875-1899
- Significant year
- 1897
Update Log
- January 27, 2018: New photos from Brian Manville
- November 5, 2017: New photos from Brian Manville
Sources
- Brian Manville
- 1997 HAER report on bridge
- 1982 PennDOT Historical Resource Survey Form
- Bridgehunter.com photos
- National Register database - Reference number 88000869
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