Historical Marker

Skew Bridge

N. 6th St. at railroad bridge, near Woodward St., Reading · Reading · Berks

Pennsylvania marker

Inscription

Regarded best example of Skew Bridge in U.S. Designed by Richard Osborn for the P & R Railroad in 1857. Each course of the arch of 40 feet is laid in ellipsoidal curve, each stone properly curved. There is no keystone.

Location

AddressN. 6th St. at railroad bridge, near Woodward St., Reading
CityReading
CountyBerks
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.342650, -75.925720

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