Bridge in Westover Borough
Why it's listed
Built in 1917 over Chest Creek in Westover Borough, Clearfield County, this single-span bridge carries vehicular traffic on a 70-foot open-spandrel concrete arch. Its designer was G. A. Flink and its contractor was Whitaker & Diehl of Harrisburg, as recorded on a bridge plaque. The arch is capped with a continuous solid parapet wall typical of concrete construction in the second decade of the twentieth century. At each end, rock-faced ashlar wingwalls topped with concrete balustraded parapets bring stone masonry into the design, combining older stone craftsmanship with newer concrete methods. The bridge is regarded as a very good example of this blend of traditional and progressive engineering. It is also one of the few concrete bridges of its kind in central Pennsylvania, which is the principal reason it was listed. The nominated area covers the superstructure and substructure within the railings.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the bridge is a very good example of early concrete bridge construction that combines traditional and more progressive engineering. Its 70-foot arch is typical of concrete construction in the 1910s, while its rock-faced ashlar wingwalls with concrete balustraded parapets blend stone and concrete techniques. It is noted as one of the few concrete bridges of its type in central Pennsylvania.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 88000736, listed June 22, 1988. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | LR 17003/TR 185 over Chest Creek, Westover |
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| County | Clearfield County |
| Listed | June 22, 1988 |
| Reference number | 88000736 |
| Resource type | Structure |
| Period of significance | 1917 |
| Architect / builder | G. A. Flink (designer/engineer); Whitaker & Diehl, Harrisburg, Pa. (builder/contractor) |
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| Areas of significance | Engineering |
| Level of significance | State |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.75258, -78.66727 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For a publicly owned building or structure, listing mainly matters when federal funds, permits or licences are involved: projects then go through Section 106 review so effects on the property are considered. Listing also strengthens applications for preservation grants and, for leased income-producing uses, can enable the federal rehabilitation tax credit.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 88000736.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4966390
- This listing as JSON
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