About Zettlemoyer’s Bridge
Zettlemoyer’s Bridge was constructed in 1904 by Dreibelbis & Company and rehabilitated in 1958. 1 The crossing was closed to traffic because of structural deterioration in September 2012.
Berks County initially proposed to demolish the bridge, citing a very low traffic count of 60 vehicles per day. 1 A deal was brokered between Greenwich Township and the county in December 2015 to rehabilitate the bridge and then transfer ownership of the bridge to the township.
The $1.75 million rehabilitation project of Zettlemoyer’s Bridge began in March 2019 and reopened to traffic on July 21, 2020. 1
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Structural Form | Through Truss — Pratt |
|---|---|
| Total Length | 154 feet |
| Deck Width | 17 feet |
| Vertical Clearance | 18 feet |
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Sources & Citations
References for this location, in MLA format.
- “Zettlemeyer's Bridge Opens After 8 Years and Full Restoration.” Berks Weekly, 20 Jul. 2020.
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