Dunlap’s Creek Bridge Rehab Plans Unveiled

November 29, 2023 4:20 am

PennDot and the Federal Highway Administration are inviting the public to participate in a Virtual Plans Display of the Dunlap’s Creek Bridge Rehabilitation and Brownsville Avenue Bridge Preservation projects in Brownsville Borough, Fayette County. The Dunlap’s Creek Bridge is the first cast iron metal arch bridge built in the United States in 1839. The restoration project is designed as a sensitive rehabilitation that will remove encumbrances and restore views of the historic bridge to maintain its significance. The Brownsville over Dunlap’s Creek Bridge Preservation Project includes the rehabilitation of the existing structure. The work will eliminate the posted weight limit. PennDot is inviting the public to view the projects virtually. The period to view the plans begins November 28 and lasts until December 12. Plans can be viewed here https://www.penndot.pa.gov/RegionalOffices/district-12/pages/details.aspx?newsid=2481. The project is expected to begin in summer 2024.