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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Sergeant Carl F. Curran II Bridge

The Sergeant Carl F. Curran II Bridge is a girder bridge connecting East Brady and Brady's Bend Township, Pennsylvania. The structure was completed in 2007 to replace a narrow 1885 truss bridge that had been reconstructed twice (in 1953 and 1974). The replacement span was built as part of ongoing improvements to Route 68.

The structure's namesake is a member of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard who was killed in Iraq in 2004. Curran grew up just blocks from the bridge's location.

History

The 2007 bridge replaced a truss bridge built in 1885. The 1885 bridge was demolished at just after 10:00 on June 4, 2007 by Demtech of Dubois, Wyoming. using just under 66 pounds (30 kg) of RDX.

See also

References

  1. ^ I. Harrison Kriegish (June 5, 2007). "East Brady Bridge is blown to pieces". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved December 15, 2011.