Rehabilitation of an Historic Phoenix Column Truss Bridge Due to Vehicular Collision

摘要

The Ross Fording Road Bridge, built in 1885, is an historic single span Phoenix column pony truss connecting picturesque farming communities in Chester and Lancaster Counties. Following a vehicular impact to the bridge, PennDOT District 6-0 mobilized an emergency response to save this bridge from complete collapse. The subsequent rehabilitation project was developed to restore the function of the bridge, protect the structure from future vehicle impacts and preserve its historic character.