Virtual plans on display for Dunlap Creek Bridge rehab, Brownsville Ave. Bridge preservation projects
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Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) are offering a virtual display of plans for the Dunlap Creek Bridge rehabilitation and Brownsville Avenue Bridge preservation projects in Brownsville.
Built in 1839, the Dunlap Creek Bridge (Cast Iron Bridge) is the first cast iron metal arch bridge built in the United States. This project is designed as a sensitive rehabilitation of the historic bridge structure that will remove later encumbrances and restore views of the bridge to maintain its significance.
The Brownsville Avenue over Dunlap Creek Bridge preservation project includes the rehabilitation of the existing bridge structure carrying Brownsville Avenue over Dunlap Creek. The proposed work will strengthen the bridge so the weight limit posting can be removed.
Information on both bridge projects in Brownsville, including short overviews and an online comment form, is available online. The virtual plans display can be accessed on the PennDOT website through Tuesday, Dec. 12.
Visit PennDOT District 12 website at http://www.penndot.pa.gov/District12. Click on the Public Meetings/Studies link under the District Links heading. Click the Fayette County tile, and select Dunlap Creek Rehab and Brownsville Avenue Bridge Preservation.
Those unable to access the information online may give feedback by contacting PennDOT Project Managers Gary Ferrari at gferrari@pa.gov or 724-439-7156 for Dunlap Creek Bridge or Stacy Lloyd. at stlloyd@pa.gov or 724-439-7243 for Brownsville Avenue Bridge.
The purpose of the online plans display is to introduce the project and receive public input regarding any questions or concerns with the project. It is also an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the project’s potential effect upon cultural resources pursuant to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s 36 CFR Part 800 regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
缅北禁地The Dunlap Creek Bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of only 76 bridges worldwide to be honored by the American Society of Civil Engineers, recognized in 1978 for its contributions to engineering.