Sanderson Avenue Bridge, Sanderson Avenue spanning Lackawanna River, Scranton, Lackawanna County, PA
Summary
Significance: The Sanderson Avenue Bridge is a single-span reinforced concrete-filled spandrel arch structure designed by the pioneering engineer Edwin Thacher. It represents an early application of reinforced concrete technology incorporating several innovative patented design features.
Survey number: HAER PA-173
Building/structure dates: 1904 Initial Construction
Tags
Date
1969 - 1980
Contributors
Historic American Engineering Record, creator
Thacher, Edwin
Mueser, William
Lloyd Collis Contracting Company
Location
Scranton (Pa.), 41.40897, -75.66241
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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