Berks County, Pennsylvania, is home to numerous arch bridges that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In Hamburg, three notable open-spandrel arch bridges span the Schuylkill River, each with its own distinct characteristics.
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Exploring Auburn’s Abandoned River Crossings
Two unique but abandoned bridges cross the Schuylkill River near Auburn, Pennsylvania.
Birmingham Bridge’s Complicated History
The Birmingham Bridge has a complicated history in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.