1928+1939,1988,2011 US-40 Bridges over Susquehanna River at Perryville, MD

If you are here because of "Amtrak/Pennsy Bridge over Susquehanna River at Perryville, MD," then you need to go there.

1928: (Archived Bridge Hunter; Bridge Hunter)

1939: (Archived Bridge Hunter; Bridge Hunter; Historic Bridge; Satellite) Thomas J. Hatem Bridge

Was this the 1928 bridge?

Remember When: Maryland and VA WVA posted
Twin Bridges ~ Perryville MD ~ pre-1950s!

The above photo does not appear to be compatible with this one.

BridgeHunter_1928

The bridge on the right is the Amtrak/Pennsy Bridge.

ALAN HICKOX, Dec 2024

 

Postcard via Boston Public Library via BridgeHunter_1939

HistoricBridges
This 7,624' (2324m) long bridge has a main span of 456' (139m).

"This bridge is noted for its rare Wichert truss spans, and is the largest Wichert truss bridge in the country. The original Wichert truss is the Homestead High Level Bridge. This bridge shows all three forms that the Wichert design was ever used in, including deck girder Wichert spans, deck truss Wichert spans, and the through truss Wichert truss spans. The Wichert rhombus has been altered by the addition of a vertical member running in the middle of it. This is unfortunate since this is the most significant part of this historic bridge."

Davuthan, Nov 2023

Street View, Sep 2013