National Register of Historic Places

Perkiomen Bridge

Collegeville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Listed
June 21, 1988
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88000826

About this property

The Perkiomen Bridge, originally built 1798-99 and widened in 1928, is one of the oldest stone arch bridges in the United States still in use. It crosses Perkiomen Creek near Collegeville, Pennsylvania. The bridge's six semi-circular arches cover a total of over 300 feet (91 m). The longest arch spans 76 feet (23 m). Its decorative piers and belt courses are unusual for a bridge this old. A lottery financed $20,000 of the original construction. The bridge carried the main road from Philadelphia to Reading, known at various times as the Manatawny Pike, Germantown Pike, the Philadelphia-Reading Pike, and US 422. Since the construction of the US 422 bypass, the road has been known as Ridge Pike or Old US 422.

Location

Collegeville, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
40.18423, -75.44787

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Nearby Battles

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When was Perkiomen Bridge listed on the National Register?

Perkiomen Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Perkiomen Bridge?

Perkiomen Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Perkiomen Bridge?

The period of significance for Perkiomen Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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