Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
One mile northeast of Leaman Place, between Paradise and Leacock Townships. County maintained on road T-684, built in 1893 (first bridge 1845), single span 113 feet long.
Benjamin B. Herr's Mill, .5 mile southwest of Soudersburg, between Strasburg and East Lampeter Townships. County maintained on road T-696 built in 1844, double span 178 feet long.
Neff's Mill, two miles west of Strasburg, between Strasburg and West Lampeter Townships. County maintained on road T-559, built 1875 (first bridge 1824), single span 102 feet long.
Hurtzinger's Mill, at Lime Valley, between Strasburg and West Lampeter Townships. County maintained on road T-498, built in 1871, single span 104 feet long.
Daniel Good's Fording, one mile northeast of Marticville between Pequea and Providence Townships. State supervised on road LR 36008, built 1855, single span 79 feet long.
Baumgardner's Mill, .5 mile northeast of Marticville between Pequea and Providence Townships. County maintained on road T-425, built 1860, single span 111 feet long.