About Quaker Bridge
The Pratt through truss was constructed in 1898 by the Cleveland Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio. The west cut-stone abutment was located within the canal basin of the Beaver & Lake Erie Canal Erie Extension that was abandoned in 1871. 1
The historic crossing was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. 1 It was bypassed in 2006.
The Quaker Bridge was originally scheduled for demolition by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). 1 Due to diligence by local citizens, the Historic Quaker Bridge Foundation and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the historic crossing was spared removal in a decision by PennDOT on June 15, 2006. 2 It was believed to be the fourth state-owned historic metal truss saved in the state and the first state-owned bridge to be retired and preserved in-place. 1
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Structural Form | Through Truss — Pratt |
|---|---|
| Total Length | 126 feet |
| Deck Width | 14.2 feet |
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How do I get ahold of the board of directors. I met several people on the bridge and you all stated you had an opening of the board?