Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct — Attraction in Nicholson Township

“One of the true wonders of the world” -Thomas Edison

The Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct, also known as the Nicholson Bridge, is a monumental concrete deck arch bridge located in Nicholson, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. Spanning Tunkhannock Creek, it is a must-see landmark!

Built by the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad between May 1912 and November 6, 1915. Constructed with 167,000 cubic yards of concrete and 1,140 tons of reinforcing steel at a cost of $1.4 million (over $34 million in 2018), it employed about 500 workers, many unskilled, who labored around the clock. Upon completion, it was the world’s largest concrete structure, holding the title of the largest concrete bridge in America for over 50 years and remains the largest reinforced concrete railroad bridge globally.

Notable visitors like Thomas Edison, who called it “one of the true wonders of the world,” Henry Ford, and Theodore Roosevelt marveled at its construction, with Theodore Dreiser praising its “colossal and impressive” arches in 1916. Historical records indicate at least four workers died during construction, though some sources suggest up to 29 based on death...

I have been going to my in laws lakehouse for over a decade, and I’m still discovering new places every time we visit!

Our anniversary trip in May led us to discovering the stunning Tunkhannock Viaduct in Nicholson, Pa.

Did you know that the Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct, is the world’s largest concrete railroad bridge and was part of a major improvement to the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. Still in use today, the bridge is commonly called the Nicholson Bridge and was built between 1912 to 1915. The bridge is 2,375 feet long, 34 feet wide, and 300 feet in extreme height!

This beauty can be seen for miles and is absolutely a must see when in the PA Endless...

This is a truly amazing sight. As we drove down into the farmland from Lackawanna State Park, we could see this bridge from miles away. Stretched out from mountain to mountain, across the open fields, it portrayed such a beautiful scene. As we drove closer, we could truly see the immense size of this giant. We parked under the bridge and looked up. We could see the impressive workmanship of this viaduct, with the clouds and blue sky setting the backdrop for the picture. Truly a work of art and a great...