Demolition begins on one of central Pa.’s last historic stone arch bridges

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Demolition begins on one of central Pa.’s last historic stone arch bridges
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Two decades ago, there were close to 500 stone arch bridges statewide, but today that number is 363, according to PennDOT. Only 11 remain in the Harrisburg region.

Lebanon County 150-year-old stone masonry arch bridge being replacedGeorge Christianson stood on the lawn of the bucolic property in Annville he bought 60 years ago and watched a backhoe rip apart the sycamore trees alongside the old stone arch bridge.

PennDOT contractors were beginning to demolish the triple arch bridge, built around 1880 to carry horses and buggies over the Quittapahilla Creek. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.

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