Columbia-Wrightsville, PA. Bridge Across the Susquehanna River. Having approaches landscaped with white roses on the York County side and red roses on the Lancaster County side, recalls the ancient Englishes Houses of York and Lancaster. The total length is 7.374 feet, and is the longest multiple arch concrete highway bridge in the world.
Columbia - Wrightsville Bridge on Lincoln Highway between Lancaster and York, PA - The longest multiple arch concrete highway bridge in the world. Total overall length 7.374 ft., approach grider spans 20 ft., widthe of roadway38 ft., width of sidewalk 6 ft. Estimate cost $2,500,000. Constructed by the Lancster - York Intercounty Bridge Commission.
"Box 118, Lancaster, Pa. Sept. 11, 1909. Dear John, was glad to hear from you. You fortunately have a sturdy physique and do not need a cacation. The early part of this week I paid a short visit to my friend in Baltimore. Went down by way of Columbia and York. Say a little of the latter town for first time. The road from there to Baltimore was the "crookedest" I have ridden on. Came back from Perryville along the Susquehanna to Columbia. The scenery was fine - high hills on both sides all the way. The river is often a mile wide. Grotesque rocks everywhere. If it were only navigable it would be alive with tourists. Write again. We return Sept. 18 Yours E. Z. D."
