Brownsville in Fayette County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dunlap’s Creek Bridge
An integral part of the National Road, this was the first metal arch bridge in the United States, built 1836-39. Replacing several earlier bridges on this site, including an 1809 Finley suspension bridge, this 80-foot span was built of cast iron by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Capt. Richard Delafield and Lieut. George W. Cass oversaw construction.
Erected 1991 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the ASCE Civil Engineering Landmarks, the ASM International Historical Landmarks, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the The Historic National Road series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
Location. 40° 1.276′ N, 79° 53.282′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, in Fayette County. Marker is on Market Street east of Bank Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brownsville PA 15417, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brownsville - Route 40 Bridge (here, next to this marker); The First Cast Iron Bridge (here, next to this marker); Steamboat Enterprise/Boatbuilding Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Brownsville Military Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.
Also see . . . Dunlap's Creek Bridge - Behind the Marker. Explore PA History.com (Submitted on July 11, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,408 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 15, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 6. submitted on October 10, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.