Linton Stevens Bridge

Linton Stevens Bridge resembles its neighbors in southern Chester County, the Rudolph and Arthur and Glen Hope bridges. Until recently it was an open highway bridge on a remote and little-traveled county route; but in the mid-90's it was closed to traffic. It is re-opened today after its 1996 reconditioning, but the road beyond is closed, according to the signs.

Linton Stevens Bridge in 1999

• Length: 102 ft.
• Width: 15 ft.
• Built 1886
• Builder: J. Denithorne & Son
• Truss: Burr
• Stream: Big Elk Creek
• Traffic: no
• WGCB Number: 38-15-03
• Parking: The approach road has wide shoulders at the bridge, but the approach is fairly steep. Parking just in front of the bridge should be possible for a single car. Backing out would be necessary if there were two or more cars and would be a little hair-raising.

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