Hogback Bridge
Also known as Porter Bridge
About Hogback Bridge
Hogback Bridge, at LR 869 over W branch of Susquehanna River, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 22, 1988: the first place in Lawrence Township to be listed. Only 2,034 of Pennsylvania’s 3,595 listings are older. The Register lists it for its engineering, at the state level. It was listed as part of Highway Bridges Owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation TR.
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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 81 MB · National Archives↗Finding Hogback Bridge
LR 869 over W branch of Susquehanna River, Lawrence Township
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Hogback Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Hogback Bridge
Is Hogback Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 22, 1988 (Register number 88000848).
Is Hogback Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Hogback Bridge?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Hogback Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 81 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 71992782 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.