National Register of Historic Places

Bridge in Upper Merion Township

Gulph Mills, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Listed
June 21, 1988
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88000832

About this property

Bridge in Upper Merion Township is a historic stone arch bridge located at Gulph Mills in Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania, now known as the "Trinity Lane Bridge". The bridge crosses Gulph Creek, and was built in 1789. It has a single 20-foot-long (6.1 m) span with a width of 34 feet (10.4 m), and an overall length of 100-foot (30 m). The Bridge in Upper Merion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. As of August 2021, it was the fifth-oldest bridge in use in the United States. In 2021, the bridge structure was repaired and rehabilitated by contractor J.D. Eckman, with 100% funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, also known as PennDOT.

Location

Gulph Mills, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
40.06892, -75.34064

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Sources

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When was Bridge in Upper Merion Township listed on the National Register?

Bridge in Upper Merion Township was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Bridge in Upper Merion Township?

Bridge in Upper Merion Township is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bridge in Upper Merion Township?

The period of significance for Bridge in Upper Merion Township is recorded as the industrial era.

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