National Register of Historic Places

West Hickory Bridge

West Hickory, Forest County, Pennsylvania
Listed
June 21, 1988
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88000835

About this property

The West Hickory Bridge is a girder bridge that carries Pennsylvania Route 127 across the Allegheny River in rural Forest County, Pennsylvania. Spanning the river between Harmony Township and Hickory Township, it is named for the village of West Hickory. This 2007 bridge replaced an 1896 one-lane truss bridge, which was designed for non-motorized traffic. It was a multiple span, Pratt truss bridge built by the Groton Bridge Company and measured 695 feet, 6 inches, in length. The old bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. Despite the low use of the bridge (only about 900 drivers per day), it was considered to be in need of replacement.

Location

West Hickory, Forest County, Pennsylvania
41.56988, -79.40556

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When was West Hickory Bridge listed on the National Register?

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

What type of historic resource is West Hickory Bridge?

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

What is the period of significance for West Hickory Bridge?

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

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