Historic Piece
Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct
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America builds with concrete because we
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Feature Spotlights
Historic Piece
The Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct (also known as the Nicholson Bridge) is a concrete deck arched bridge that spans Tunkhannock Creek in Nicholson, Pennsylvania. Opened in 1915, the 2,375 feet-long and 34 feet-wide bridge was the largest reinforced concrete structure in the world. Still in service today, the bridge still holds the title of World’s Largest Concrete Railroad Bridge.
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