This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1855: Shohola
Barryville, New York and Shohola, Pennsylvania, USA - Delaware River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 41 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1855 |
| Name: | Shohola |
| Also Known As: | Barryville-Shohola, Shohola-Barryville |
| Location: | Barryville, New York and Shohola, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Crossing: | Delaware River |
| Coordinates: | 41.477000 N 74.919000 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | Chauncy Thomas, John A. Roebling |
| References: | BDR, SHO |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Dismantled, 1941 |
| Main Cables: | Wire (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
Notes:
- BDR: Built 1856, severely damaged 1859, rebuilt, collapsed Jan. 1st 1865, rebuilt 1866. Dale writes: "A respected historian, John Willard Johnston, who knew Chauncey Thomas personally and visited the area during his ownership of the toll bridge, insisted that Thomas, as the builder, was grossly incompetent."
- Originally constructed with one main span, the center pier was added during the 1866 reconstruction.
- Don Sayenga's research leads him to conclude the bridge was completed in the fall of 1855. He notes an article from the Pike County Democrat (June 21, 1872) stating the bridge was completed in 1855. The article also notes the 1859 collapse occurred on July 2, 1859. Don's interest in this bridge is piqued by the connection to John Roebling, "...this bridge seems to be the only John Roebling bridge that failed in service..." Roebling prepared plans, for the original bridge, for Chauncy Thomas (who, by Dale's account was inexperienced).
External Links:
Image Sets:
Thomas Gibson, Jochem Hollestelle, Kevin Lacy, and Don Sayenga contributed to the information and/or images for this bridge.
Do you have any information or photos about this bridge that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.
Mail | Facebook | X (Twitter) | Bluesky