Bridge in Jenner Township
Approximate location: the National Park Service places this pin arbitrarily within the property, not at a surveyed point (stated accuracy ±12 m).
Why it's listed
Stone arch highway bridge carrying a road over Roaring Run in Jenner Township, near Pilltown in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Built in 1908 according to district bridge files, the structure has a single span of 31.5 feet and is constructed of rock-faced coursed ashlar with stone abutments, wings and voussoirs. Its nominated boundary is a 52 by 25 foot rectangle enclosing the superstructure and substructure. The bridge is regarded as a well-preserved example of a small late nineteenth or early twentieth century Pennsylvania stone highway bridge, with span length and masonry typical of that period. Its engineering significance lies partly in its rarity: it is one of only five stone arch bridges among those nominated in western Pennsylvania. One parapet is missing, and the bridge is recorded as altered. Good stonework is noted among its unusual features, and the setting is rural.
Significance in brief: The bridge is described as a well-preserved example of a small late nineteenth or early twentieth century Pennsylvania stone highway bridge, with span length and rock-faced ashlar construction typical of that period. It is significant under engineering because it is one of only five stone arch bridges nominated in western 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 88000853, 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 55125 over Roaring Run, Pilltown |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Listed | June 22, 1988 |
| Reference number | 88000853 |
| Resource type | Structure |
| Architectural style | Stone arch |
| Areas of significance | Engineering |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | One parapet is missing; the form marks the bridge as altered. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.17163, -79.01339 (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 88000853.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4966362
- This listing as JSON
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