Esther Furnace Bridge
38-19-20
type: Queen Truss
length: 109 feet
built: 1881
latitude: 40.90670720330
longitude: -76.45970768660
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Esther Furnace Bridge spans the North Branch of Roaring Creek in Cleveland Township. It is on Esther Furnace Road, off Eisenhower Road, in proximity of 3003, south of Catawissa Borough.
Built in 1881 by C. W. Eves, this bridge cost $1,044.75. It is named after the Esther iron smelting furnace built in 1817.
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