Mill Creek Bridge, Spanning Mill Creek at River Street (State Route 2004), Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, PA
Summary
Significance: This filled-spandrel stone arch bridge is distinguished by its 39' span over Mill Creek with an impressive 32'10" clear height. Unusual corbels at the spring line, used to support temporary centering give evidence of the challenges faced in its construction. The bridge represents the legacy of William V. Ingham, the second generation of a family that dominated Wilkes-Barre public works in the 19th century...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N615
Survey number: HAER PA-501
Building/structure dates: 1885 Initial Construction
National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 88000828
Tags
Date
1933 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Engineering Record, creator
Ingham, William V
Mitchell, Robert C
Wilkes-Barre City Engineer
DeLony, Eric N, project manager
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, sponsor
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, sponsor
Spivey, Justin M, historian
Lowe, Jet, photographer
Location
Wilkes-Barre (Pa.), 41.24586, -75.87700
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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