The road bridge next to it was the 1930 Lincoln Highway.
It continues to amaze me what they did with wood in the 1800s.
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| Robert Wanner posted Photo of the original covered Pennsylvania Railroad bridge over the Susquehanna River between Columbia and Wrighsville,Pa. Also carried horse and buggy/early auto traffic at first until later daylighted to remain in PRR rail service until mid or late 1950's. Once the route of rail car service between Lancaster and York, Pa. Photo from John D. Denney Collection. [Some comments indicate that this view is from the Wrightsville side.] Kyle Klinger: The original bridge was burnt in 1863 to prevent the confederate army from crossing the river. |
"Built in 30 days in 1896 to be 'temporary' replacement for destroyed covered bridge, with intent of road being added to upper level; neither replacement nor upper deck ever built. Removed 1964" [Bridge Hunter]
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| Postcard from collection of Scott Mingus, York, PA. via Bridge Hunter via Wikipedia, Public Domain |
The Bridge Hunter site has several construction photos.
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