Sharon in Mercer County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Second Oakland Avenue Bridge
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
1. Second Oakland Avenue Bridge Marker
On this site, the second Oakland Avenue bridge was constructed in 1936. The bridge was a single span, open spandrel, reinforced concrete arch bridge with a span of 331 feet. It was an excellent example of this type of bridge and it was a good example of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project in the state.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 41° 13.906′ N, 80° 29.959′ W. Marker is in Sharon, Pennsylvania, in Mercer County. Marker is on South Oakland Avenue, 0.1 miles south of East State Street (Pennsylvania Route 518), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sharon PA 16146, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sharpsville Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away); Erie Extension Canal (approx. 2.9 miles away); a different marker also named Erie Extension Canal (approx. 3 miles away); This Bell (approx. 3.6 miles away in Ohio); Our Founder Judge Samuel C. Hinckley
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
2. Second Oakland Avenue Bridge Marker
this page online
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
3. Oakland Avenue Viaduct
The viaduct in October 1996, pretty much as it looked before demolition began.
The Herald, Sharon PA
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
4. Second Oakland Avenue Bridge
Photo taken by Brian McKee in May 2010
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 27, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
