Former P.W.B. Railroad Bridge

USA / Maryland / Havre de Grace /
When the Pennsylvania R.R. built the current crossing, this bridge was given to the State of Maryland and used for many years as a highway bridge, and was dismantled when the current Route 40 crossing was built. Because it was built as a railroad bridge it was too narrow for two lanes of highway and a second deck was added: northbound cars passed under the southbound cars on the upper deck.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P.W._&_B._Railroad_Bridge
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Coordinates:   39°33'14"N   76°5'6"W

Comments

  • When the Pennsylvania R.R. built the current crossing this bridge was given to the State of Maryland and used for many years as a highway brigde, and was dismantled when the current Route 40 crossing was built. Because it was built as a railroad bridge it was too narrow for two lanes of highway and a second deck was added: northbound cars passed under the southbound cars on the upper deck.
  • Is there a bike trail along the rr on the Perry Point side?
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