Also known as Slifer’s Bridge, it crosses Durham Creek, formerly known as Cook’s Creek. It is located on Knecht’s Road in Springfield Township. Built in 1873 it is 110 feet long, has a height limit of 11 feet-6 inches, a width limit of 15 feet and a weight limit of 3 tons. It was built of hemlock, which was plentiful in the area at that time. It is a Town truss bridge.

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