Piece of Route 435 bridge collapsed in Elmhurst

The state Department of Transportation is assessing the situation after a retaining wall supporting a bridge on Route 345 in Elmhurst Twp. toppled into the stream below.

The bridge, which spans Roaring Brook, remains open in both directions, PennDOT spokesman James May said from the scene.

The whole wall just fell forward and landed in the creek below, he said. The bridge itself is not in any danger of collapsing. Were going to be able to (maintain) traffic on the bridge.

PennDOT planned to set up barriers blocking off the affected portion of the road Monday night. The department was also seeking bids from contractors to begin making emergency repairs as soon as this morning, he said.

Repairs likely will take several months to complete.

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Piece of Route 435 bridge collapsed in Elmhurst