Mead Ave. Bridge, Meadville, PA
N 41° 38.274 W 080° 09.733
17T E 569775 N 4609912
A wrought-iron Baltimore-Whipple Truss Bridge
Waymark Code: WMTB1
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/05/2006
Views: 68
Ok, I know all the architect / bridge afficianados just stuck their collective noses in the air and huffed, "A Baltimore-Whipple Truss Bridge, Poppycock ! Theres no such thing !
Sorry folks, we here in Meadville have the only one !
The original bridge, built in 1871 by Penn Bridge Works needed some extra strength. So, in 1912, the Rogers Brothers of Albion, PA basically built a second bridge , surrounding the first. Additional Baltimore Trusses were added outside of the original Whipple Truss structure.
As a result, our little slice of heaven includes this unassuming looking bridge. Unassuming, that is, till you take a good look at it.
Parking Coordinates:: N 41° 38.280 W 080° 09.725
Date Built: 01/01/1871
www:
http://www.venangoil.com/bridgesmeadavenue.html
Length of Span: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Log your find with a picture of the bridge with yourself or your GPS in the foreground. This shot does not have to be taken "on" the bridge. The shot should show the "truss" structure of the bridge as well.