National Register of Historic Places

Rockville Bridge

Marysville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Listed
August 14, 1975
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75001640

About this property

The Rockville Bridge is the longest stone masonry arch railroad viaduct ever built, at 3,820 feet (1,160 m). It has 48 70-foot spans. The bridge crosses the Susquehanna River about 2 miles (3 km) north of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. The eastern end is located in Rockville and the western end is in Marysville. Completed in 1902 by the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR), it remains in use today by the Norfolk Southern Railway and Amtrak's Pennsylvanian route. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and was designated as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1979.

Location

Marysville, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
40.33308, -76.91133

Categories

ENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATION
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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Rockville Bridge listed on the National Register?

Rockville Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 14, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Rockville Bridge?

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

What is the period of significance for Rockville Bridge?

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

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