The Rockville Bridge is the longest stone masonry arch railroad viaduct ever built, at 3,820 feet. It has 48 70-foot spans. The bridge crosses the Susquehanna River about 5 miles north of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The eastern end is located in Rockville and the western end is just south of Marysville.
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The Rockville Bridge is one of the most impressive landmarks in the region and a true piece of engineering history. Known as the longest stone masonry arch railroad bridge in the world, it’s both massive and beautiful, stretching across the Susquehanna River with a timeless design.
Trains still cross the bridge daily, and it’s an amazing sight to see such a historic structure still in active use. Whether you’re a railfan, a history buff, or just someone who appreciates local landmarks, the Rockville Bridge is worth visiting. The views of the river are great, and watching a train roll across the arches really puts into perspective just how significant...
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Incredible bridge. The longest stone masonry arch railroad viaduct in the world. The bridge was completed on March 30, 1902. My partner and I paddled the Susquehanna in 2018 with our shepherd. The river can be difficult to navigate due to minimal signage about low-head dams, but it was absolutely worth the trip to paddle under the Rockville Bridge. The bridge is currently used by the Norfolk Southern Railway. See NRHP 75001640 for more...
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Such a beautiful old stone bridge, across one of the most majestic rivers in the world. What needs to happen, if PA and Harrisburg government could develop an actual vision, is a serious effort to fix the missing spans in the Chestnut St bridge, and create a cycling loop using the current Greenbelt on the east side, a new section on the west side, and space on the Rockville bridge to the north. It will never happen, but one can...
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