Carlton in Mercer County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Carlton Bridge
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 16, 2017
1. Carlton Bridge Marker
Inscription.
Carlton Bridge. . The Carlton Bridge was the last remaining multi span truss bridge in Pennsylvania built by the Columbia Bridge Works of Dayton, OH, a company known for its innovation and decorative style. The bridge consisted of two 136 foot long Pratt type through trusses made of wrought and cast iron and had a total length of 227 feet. It was supported by hand cut, sandstone pier and abutments. The bridge was authorized by J.Y. Templeton, W.H. Dight, D. Carmichael, commissioners of Mercer Co., PA. It was erected in 1888 and in 2014 was removed and disassembled for private use.
The Carlton Bridge was the last remaining multi span truss bridge in Pennsylvania built by the Columbia Bridge Works of Dayton, OH, a company known for its innovation and decorative style. The bridge consisted of two 136 foot long Pratt type through trusses made of wrought and cast iron and had a total length of 227 feet. It was supported by hand cut, sandstone pier and abutments. The bridge was authorized by J.Y. Templeton, W.H. Dight, D. Carmichael, commissioners of Mercer Co., PA. It was erected in 1888 and in 2014 was removed and disassembled for private use.
Erected by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 41° 28.311′ N, 80° 1.08′ W. Marker is in Carlton, Pennsylvania, in Mercer County. Marker is at the intersection of New Lebanon Road and Stamm Lane, on the right when traveling north on New Lebanon Road. Marker is located at the east end of the bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carlton PA 16311, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Carlton Bridge. (Submitted on July 16, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 16, 2017
2. Carlton Bridge Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 299 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2017, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
