Pennsylvania Submitted Photos Gallery

All photos listed below were submitted to the PA Road Pics Page.  Due to the high volume of submissions, I have reformatted this segment of PA Road Pics.  The format and style has been fashioned of the AARoads Photo Gallery.  I have modified the style slightly to match the needs of this site.  The most recent submissions will be placed at the top and possibly be noted.

If you would like to have your road sign photo or road scene photo included in this Gallery, please e-mail me .


BGS's and Overheads | Shields and Other Signs | Road Scenes & Misc.
 
Photo Link & Description
Photographer & Date Taken
Overheads for the Liberty Bridge (TO US 19/PA 51) and the Blvd. of the Allies (To I-376 East) at the Southern Terminus of I-579; Downtown Pittsburgh. Denny Pine; July 5, 2010
Overheads for I-376 Business East (Exit 51) on I-376 West; Moon. Jason Reighard; April 3, 2010
Rarely seen Road Closed overhead on I-376 West; Downtown Pittsburgh.  When I-376 floods in downtown Pittsburgh, overheads for I-376 West at the Grant St. Exit flip to alert drivers the road in closed and all traffic must exit. Ed Szuba; January 26, 2010
Elevated guide sign for PA 48 (Exits 16A-B) on I-376 East; Penn Hills. John Krakoff; 2001
Overheads for PA 791 North (Exit 15) and US 22 Business (Exit 14) on I-376 East; Penn Hills. John Krakoff; 2001
Overheads for US 22 Business (Exit 14) and PA 130 (Exit 13) on I-376 East; Churchill. John Krakoff; 2001
Button copy guide sign for East US 30/North PA 8 (Exits 10-11) on I-376 East; Wilkinsburg. John Krakoff; 2001
Button copy guide sign for Edgewood/Swissvale (Exit 9) on I-376 East; Edgewood. John Krakoff; 2001
Overhead tunnel advisory sign and button copy Squirrel Hill/Homestead (Exit 8) overhead guide on I-376 East; Pittsburgh. John Krakoff; 2001
Button copy overheads for I-376 East and Forbes Ave./Oakland (Exit 5); Pittsburgh. John Krakoff; 2001
Guide sign for Camp Horne Road (Exit 21) on I-279 North; West View.  The "Next Exit 7 Miles" is actually the PA 910 interchange on I-79 North.  I-279 ends at I-79 North five miles ahead. John Krakoff; 2001
Guide sign for West View and Bellevue (Exit 20) on I-279; West View. John Krakoff; 2001
Overheads for I-279 HOV-2 Lane, I-279 South, and US 19 (Exit 19); West View. John Krakoff; 2001
Overhead for Truck US 19 North (Exit 18) on I-279 North; Pittsburgh. John Krakoff; 2001
Overhead for Hazlett Street (Exit 16) on I-279 North; Pittsburgh. John Krakoff; 2001
Overheads for Three Rivers Stadium (Exit 11B), US 19/North PA 65 (Exit 11A) and I-279 North; Pittsburgh. John Krakoff; 2001
Button copy overheads for I-279 South and 'TO' PA 65 North (Exit 11); Pittsburgh. John Krakoff; 2001
Overheads for I-376 East (Exit 8) and I-279 South; Pittsburgh. John Krakoff; 2001
Button copy overheads for I-279 North and US 19/PA 51 (Exits 7A-B); Pittsburgh. John Krakoff; 2001
Button copy overhead for US 19 South (Exit 6) on I-279 South; Pittsburgh. John Krakoff; 2001
Button copy overheads for Truck US 19/PA 51 South, US 19 South, and I-279 South; Pittsburgh.  One of my personal favorite sign gantry combinations, this was found on the ramps of the Banksville Road Interchange (Exit 6). John Krakoff; 2001
Overheads for PA 121 (Exit 4) and Parkway Center Drive (Exit 5) on I-279; Pittsburgh.  A combination of old and new here.  The PA 121 guide is button copy, the Parkway Center Drive sign - reflective sheeting. John Krakoff; 2001
Button copy overheads for I-279 South and PA 121 (Exit 4); Green Tree. John Krakoff; 2001
Guide sign for PA 50 (Exit 3) on I-279 South; Carneige. John Krakoff; 2001
Overheads for I-79 (Exit 1) and Rosslyn Farms (Exit 2) on I-279 South; Carneige. John Krakoff; 2001
Overheads for US 22/30 West, I-79 (Exit 1), and Rosslyn Farms (Exit 2) on I-279 North; Carneige.  I-279 ends at I-79 while US 22/30 West continues. John Krakoff; 2001
Guide sign for PA 290 and 430 (Exit 32) on I-90 West; Erie. David Brunot; May 31, 2006
Overhead for PA 61 North (Exit 124B) on I-81 North; Frackville.  This is the replacement of the button copy text original that Chris took in October 2005.  Chris Curley; June, 2006
Button copy guide sign for PA 611 (Exit 75) on I-78 West; Easton. John Krakoff; April 2006
Guide sign for PA 424 (Exit 141) on I-81 North; Hazelton.  How often do you see a loop road named after the Chamber of Commerce?  Well, PA 424 is the Greater Hazelton Chamber of Commerce Beltway.  Compare above to signs for the same interchange taken by Chris in 2000. Chris Curley; October 21, 2005
Clearview guide sign for I-76/PA Turnpike and PA 272 on US 222; Reamstown.  The guide sign reads Denver/PA Turnpike.  Roadgeeks get a chuckle out of this sign as 'Denver' is the end of the western I-76. Charlie O'Reilly; June 12, 2005
Overheads for the North End of I-79; PA 5 (Exit 183A-B) and US 20 (Exit 182); Erie. Denny Pine; Fall 2003
Overheads for US 222 Business and Mohnton on US 222 North; Gouglersville. Jason Ilyes; 2004
Overheads for PA 724 on US 222 North; Sinking Spring. Jason Ilyes; 2004
Overheads for US 222 North and US 222 Business; Montrose. Jason Ilyes; 2004
Overheads for US 422 West and US 422 Business; Reading. Jason Ilyes; 2004
Overheads for I-83 South and US 322 East (Exit 70) and I-81 South/US 322 West; Harrisburg. Jason Ilyes; August 24, 2003
Guide Sign for York Business District and I-83 Business (Exit 15) on I-83 North; York. Jason Ilyes; August 24, 2003
Guide sign for I-180 and PA 147 (Exit 212 E-W) on I-80 West; Milton. JP Natsiatka; September 11, 2003
Guide sign for US 220 Alternate and PA 150 (Exit 158) on I-80 West; Milesburg.  When US 220 was moved onto a new freeway east of here, the state decide to place 'ALT' tabs over existing signs for the new US 220 Alternate. JP Natsiatka; September 11, 2003
Overheads for I-80/ US 220 / US 220 Alt and PA 26 on US 220 North/PA 26 North; Mount Eagle.  These signs are in for the short-term as this intercahnge will be upgraded for I-99. Jason Ilyes; January 28, 2003
Overheads for US 220/ US 220 Alt and US 322 on US 220 South/US 322 West; near Port Matilda. Jason Ilyes; January 28, 2003
Overhead for I-279 North (Exit 1A) at the Western End of I-376; Downtown Pittsburgh.  This style over overheads were part of the construction of the Downtown Connector. Ed Szuba; August 31, 2003
Diagram overhead for I-76 (PA Turnpike/ US 19 and PA 228 (Exits 77 & 78) on I-79 South; Cranberry Township. Denny Pine; Summer 2003
Overheads for I-76 (PA Turnpike)/ US 19 and PA 228 (Exits 77 & 78) on I-79 South; Cranberry Township. Denny Pine; Summer 2003
Overheads for I-279/ US 19 and PA 65 on Reedsdale Street; Pittsburgh. Ed Szuba; August 31, 2003

Photo Link & Description
Photographer & Date Taken
Overheads for I-279/376/ US 19 and PA 65 on Reedsdale Street; Pittsburgh.  The ramp that runs underneath the freeway leads to the sign combination in the link below. Ed Szuba; August 31, 2003
Overheads for I-279 and I-376, Ridge Street, and US 19/PA 65 North near the West End Bridge; Pittsburgh. Ed Szuba; August 31, 2003
BGS for Gateway Toll Barrier on the PA Turnpike.  What makes this sign unique is the back of this sign which looks like this is a recycle of a sign that once stood near the Breezewood Interchange. Denny Pine; Summer 2003
Overheads for PA 8 Car South and PA 8 Truck South; Butler.  The reason for the split is a low overpass that the 'Car' Route 8 goes under. Denny Pine; Summer 2003
Text guide sign for PA 643 (Exit 156) on I-70 West; Town Hill.  Although a more modern issue, this sign is retro since it uses an all text style of yesteryear. Chris Curley; July 2003
Button Copy Text Guide Sign for PA 910 & PA Turnpike (Exit 11) on PA 28; Harmar Township.  Part of this sign has a more reflective 'Harmar' in Clearview font.  These signs were replaced in July 2003. Eric Lasher; June 2003
Button Copy Guide Sign for R.I.D.C. Drive (Exit 10) on PA 28; Blawnox.  You can make out the old name of the road, Gamma Drive, in the sign. Eric Lasher; June 2003
Button Copy Text overheads for PA 61 (Exits 124 A-B) on I-81; Frackville.  Although the state updated the new exit numbering, the nearly 30 year old sign stayed. Jason Ilyes; June 17, 2002
Guide sign for Highridge Park Road (Exit 119) on I-81; Gordon.  Once Exit 35A, this is one of the newer exits on I-81. Jason Ilyes; June 17, 2002
Overhead for I-79 and US 19 (Exit 28) on I-76 West; Allegheny County.  These were one of the first signs erected without the dual exit numberings. Ed & Shari Szuba; May 30, 2003
Schuykill Mall Road BGS on PA 61 North. William Froehlig; April 2003
US 222 North/ PA 23 East and West Overheads on US 30; Lancaster.  The exit for PA 23 was opened in the early 90's.  And was included in part of the US 30 Lancaster Expressway overhaul a decade later. Jason Ilyes; March 8, 2002
Overhead for I-95 North and I-76 East; Philadelphia.  Located at the southern terminus of PA 611. Jason Ilyes; February 23, 2002
Overheads for US 1 South (Exit 339) and I-76 West; Philadelphia.  US 1 leaves it brief multiplex with I-76 here, and City Avenue serves as the boundary line between Philadelphia and Montgomery County. William Froehlig
Button Copy Overheads for I-76 and US 1 South; Philadelphia.  US 1 South is about to join I-76 West. William Froehlig
Overheads for I-676 and US 30 East and I-95 North on 5th Street; Philadelphia. Jeff Snyder
Overheads for US 422 (Exits 11A-B) and PA 724 (Exit 10) on I-176 North; near Reading. Jeff Snyder
Button Copy Text BGS for PA 405 (Exit 13) on I-180; Muncy. Jeff Snyder
Button Copy Text BGS for US 220 (Exit 15) on I-180; Halls.  Button Copy signs are dominant on Interstate 180. Jeff Snyder
BGS for PA 115 at the Pocono Interchaange of the PA Turnpike; Bear Creek.  The 115 numerals are of 'New England' style and the Button Copy Pocono Downs signs may date as far back as the early 1960's. Jeff Snyder
BGS for PA 663 (Exit 32/44) on I-476; Spinnerstown.  This is the Quakertown Interchange on the North East Extension. Jeff Snyder
Pottstown Exits (PA 724/US 422/PA 663) on PA 100; near Pottstown. Jeff Snyder
Downtown Lancaster Exits and PA 72 Overheads on PA 283 East; Lancaster. Jeff Snyder
Downtown Lancaster Exits and US 30 West Overheads on PA 283 East; Lancaster. Jeff Snyder
Overheads for I-76 West/I-676 and I-76 East/I-95 on PA 3 East; Philadelphia.  The 30th Street Rail Station is located in the middle of this interchange. Jeff Snyder
New and Old Text Signage for US 202/322 and PA 3 East; Chatwood. Jeff Snyder
Overhead for PA 100 and South US 202; Exton Jeff Snyder
Overhead for PA 462 on US 30 West; Lancaster.  PA 462 is the old alignment of US 30, but also an interesting overhead for N. Oakview Road tells drivers to use the PA 462 Exit. Jeff Snyder
Overhead for I-76 West and I-676 West on Market Street; Philadelphia.  30th Street Station is a major rail terminal in the area. Kevin Lagasse; January 7, 2003
Text overheads for US 22/322/522; Lewiston.  This is taken on US 22 West where US 322 leaves the 22/322 that began just outside of Harrisburg. Jason Ilyes; September 5, 2002
Button Copy Overheads for I-78 and PA 309; Dorneyville.  Taken from PA 29 and Cedar Crest Blvd. Bill Symons; 2002
I-81 South and PA 315/'TO' PA Tpk (Exit175 A); Pittston.  PA 315 serves as a connector between I-81 and I-476 (Wyoming Valley Interchange).  The toll booths at the Wyoming Valley Interchange were removed when toll plazas were built on the mainline. Garrett Hayman; November 2002
Button Copy overheads for US 22/322/ PA 230 (Exit 67) and Front St. (Exit 66), I-81 North; Harrisburg.  Great classic PA Button Copy with black outline shields, the new exiting does ruin the sign though. Dan Moraseski; September 2, 2002
Overheads for Exit 67A/B; I-81 North; Harrisburg.  The routes are split in more detail than the photo above.  Exit 67A US 22/ PA 230 East.  Exit 67B US 22/322 West.  US 322 East continues multiplexed with I-81 North. Dan Moraseski; September 2, 2002
Button Copy Overheads for Exits 67A/B; I-81 North; Harrisburg.  Ongoing construction in this area has moved 81 Northbound traffic onto what would be the ramp for the complex interchange. Dan Moraseski; September 2, 2002
US 119 North Overhead on US 40 Business East; Uniontown.  US 119 has not run through Uniontown since the 70s.  This is a great remnant of the roadway's former alignment. Louis Reynolds; July 13, 2002; SWPA Roadgeeks Meeting
BGS for turning lanes onto PA 51 on Jefferson Blvd.; Large.  Jefferson Blvd. is the connecting roadway between route 51 and PA 43.  Louis Reynolds; July 13, 2002; SWPA Roadgeeks Meeting
Older Button Copy Overhead, and Orange 'Detour' Overhead containing erroneous PA 19 shield on the West End Bypass; Pittsburgh.  The Orange 'Detour' overhead was placed for Ft. Pitt Bridge and Tunnel Construction during the Summer of 2002.  Pete Zapadka; June 14, 2002
Black-on-white US 19 Trucks Overhead; Mt. Lebanon.  A classic old sign. Denny Pine; Spring 2002
To (Blank) Freedom button-copy BGS on PA 65 North; Freedom.  The blank was a PA 856 shield.  PA 65 in Freedom was the former northern terminus of PA 856.  PA 856 was decommissioned in the late 70s. Denny Pine; Spring 2002
Older Button Copy overheads on PA 145 North; Whitehall Township, Lehigh County.  This is a great example of classic PA Overhead signage, button copy, and outline shields. John Krakoff; April 11, 2002
Older Button Copy US 22 West Overhead on PA 145 South ; Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. John Krakoff; April 11, 2002
More Older Button Copy Overheads on PA 145 South; Whitehall Township, Lehigh County.  Notice one US 22 shield is with button-copy. John Krakoff; April 11, 2002
Overheads at the US 1/US 1 Business split; Oakford.  US 1 Nouth continues as an expressway to New Jersey. John Krakoff; April 10, 2002
Old Lincoln Highway BGS at the Southern Terminus of US 1 Business; Oakford.  The Lincoln Highway continues straight as US 1 Business blends in with US 1 South.  The Old Lincoln Highway rejoins US 1 just before the Philadelphia Line. John Krakoff; April 10, 2002
US 30 and PA 283 Overheads; Lancaster.  Located on the US 30 West Collector/Distrbutor Ramps near Fruitville Pike. Jason Ilyes; October 19, 2001
East US 30/Fruitville Pike/West PA 283 Overheads; Lancaster.  This is on the US 30 West side of the maze at the intersection with Fruitville Pike. Jason Ilyes; October 19, 2001
US 30 East/PA 501/272/US 222 South/Fruitville Pike Overheads at the Eastern Terminus of PA 283; Lancaster.  This was once a very tight trumpet interchange. Jason Ilyes; October 19, 2001
US 30 and PA 72 Overheads on PA 283 West; Lancaster.  This is approaching PA 283's Western Terminus at US 30. Jason Ilyes; October 19, 2001
PA 72 North and US 222 North Overheads; Lancaster.   US 222 follows Church St here before turning onto Line St.  PA 72 North follows Queen St.  Oddly, PA 72 North runs between US 222 North and South. Jason Ilyes; October 19, 2001
Older Button Copy US 22/322 and PA 443 East Overheads; Heckton.  This is just after the Western Terminus of PA 443.  Personally, this is my favorite style of PA Overheads/BGS. Jason Ilyes; October 12, 2001
To PA 743 Overhead, I-81 Exit 80; Grantville. Jason Ilyes; October 12, 2001
To PA 72 Follow I-81 North BGS, Lebanon County.  This is near the I-81/I-78 Junction. Jason Ilyes; October 12, 2001
PA 72 Lebanon BGS, I-81 Exit 90; Lickdale. Jason Ilyes; October 12, 2001
PA 934 To I-81 Overhead on US 22; Harper Tavern.  This is an extremely old interchange. Jason Ilyes; October 12, 2001
Older Button Copy Overheads; US 6/19/322 Split; Meadville.  US 6 East and 19 North continue North.  US 322 East leaves the triplex here.  David Brunot; April 3, 2002
US 6N Overhead (Exit 3) on I-90 East; West Springfield. Brian LeBlanc; March 2002
Overheads at I-90 and I-79 Junction (Exit 22 I-90); South of Erie. Brian LeBlanc; March 2002
Overheads at I-90 East and I-86 Junction (Exit 37 I-90); Erie County.  This is the western terminus of I-86. Brian LeBlanc; March 2002
Overheads at I-79 South and I-80 Junction (Exit 116 I-79); Mercer County. Brian LeBlanc; March 2002
Directional Overhead at I-79 South and I-70 Junction (Exit 38 I-79); Washington.  The diagram shows the beginning of the I-70/79 multiplex. Brian LeBlanc; March 2002
Overheads at I-79 Exit 38 I-70 East/West; Washington.  This is where I-79 South joins I-70 East. Brian LeBlanc; March 2002
Overheads at the I-79 South/I-70 East Split (I-70 Exit 21); Washington.  I-79 heads south into West Virginia; while I-70 heads east to New Stanton and the PA Turnpike. Brian LeBlanc; March 2002
BGS for PA 611 on PA 33 South; Easton.  This sign is found as you approach PA 33's southern terminus at I-78.  Following I-78 East to PA 611 South is the recommended route to Philadelphia at this interchange. Marc Axler; February 2002
Exit 299 I-80; PA 715 Text Button Copy BGS; Tannersville.  Fortunately for old sign fans, Pennsylvania did not replace signs when they converted exits to mileage. John Krakoff; February 8, 2002
Exit 277 I-80, PA 940/NE Extentsion Button Copy BGS; Lake Harmony.  Another great old sign saved during the conversion. John Krakoff, February 8, 2002
East I-676/US 30 & TO I-95 North Overheads; Center City Philadelphia. Kevin Legasse; February 2002
Future I-99 Corridor; Trout Run. Located on US 15 north of the PA 14/ Canton Exit.  David Slaeunwhite; Date Unknown
PA 61 BGS Error. This sign hopefully was never installed.  North is incorrectly spelled as 'NORHT' Dave Smith; Date Unknown
I-70 West approaching Breezewood.  This sign advises travelers on 70's multiplex wih the PA TPK Dave Gallo; August 2001
Older Button Copy Services Sign.  I-376 near Monroeville.  These signs were commonplace on PA Freeways and Interstates listing services available at interchanges.  Bruce Cridlebaugh; August 2001
Black on White Allegheny County signage.  Many of these styled signs are still seen on Allegheny County Maintained Roads.  This is located on Center Rd and the Old Wm. Penn Hwy in Monroeville. Bruce Cridlebaugh; August 2001
Another Black/White Allegheny County Sign. Bruce Cridlebaugh; August 2001
Truck Warning Signs US 219 South approaching US 30.  Sign One of Three. Barb and John Bee; Summer 2001
Truck Warning Signs US 219 South approaching US 30.  Sign Two of Three Barb and John Bee; Summer 2001
Truck Warning Signs US 219 South approaching US 30.  Sign Three of Three. This sign advises traffic to take US 219 to the PA TPK. Barb and John Bee; Summer 2001
Truck Warning Signs PA 31 West near PA 819.  Sign 1 of 3. Barb and John Bee; Summer 2001
Runaway Truck Ramp; 1 Mile.  PA 31 West near PA 819.  Sign 2 of 3. Barb and John Bee; Summer 2001
Runaway Truck Ramp; 1/2 Mile.  PA 31 West near PA 819. Sign 3 of 3.  This sign includes information that the escape ramp is gravel. Barb and John Bee; Summer 2001
Truck Alert Warning Sign on US 30 in Breezewood.  Truckers are advised to take the PA Turnpike to Exit 13 Fort Littleton to bypass US 30. Follow the progression... Barb and John Bee; Summer 2001
Truck Alert Warning Sign on US 30 in Breezewood #2. Barb and John Bee; Summer 2001
Truck Alert Warning Sign on US 30 in Breezewood #3. Barb and John Bee; Summer 2001
Old Button Copy Overhead Signage for US 220 and US 30 in Bedford.  This is a great 70's style PA Signage shot. John Krakoff; April 16, 2001
I-81 Exit 36E & W PA 61.  This is a great compare and contrast of an old button copy BGS and current day standards. Chris Curley; Summer 2000
North Terminus of I-79 in Erie Photo 1.  This photo has a BGS depicting the Exit diagram for PA 5 and the Bayfront Parkway. Paul Carlson
North Terminus of I-79 Photo 2. BGS at the actual terminal point. Paul Carlson
Interstate 70 Exit 9 PA 519. Eighty Four, PA.  Not only an odd town name, but the International Headquarters for Eighty Four Lumber is here. Sandor Gulyas; 1998
Westbound PA Turnpike @ New Stanton Interchange Sandor Gulyas; 1998
Ramp Diagram after New Stanton Toll Booth.  The control cities listed can be compared to a Greyhound Bus listing. Sandor Gulyas; 1998
I-76 Exit 351 in Philadelphia.  This interchange with I-95 is the highest numbered interchange in Pennsylvania. Chris Curley; July 2001
Highest Point on Interstate 80 East of the Mississippi River. Barb and John Bee; Spring 2001
Interstate 279 Exit 19 US 19.  This is an example of the exit number matching the route number.  However, due to the Pennsylvania Exit Renumbering of 2001,this is now Exit 12. Bruce Cridlebaugh; June 2001
I-79 Exit 60 PA 60.  This is a new exit number equaling the route number due to the 2001 switch. John and Barb Bee; Spring 2001
I-79 Exit 76 I-76.  Another Example of Interchange Number equaling Route Number.  Also, Exit 75 US 19 is in this photo. John and Barb Bee; Spring 2001
Interstate 79 Exit 65 PA 51.  This was old exit 18.  This is how PENNDOT has been signifying the new interchange numbers. Barb and John Bee; Spring 2001
Older Welcome to Pennsylvania Sign; Great Bend. Chris Curley; April 20, 2000
Close-up of Button Copy US 422 on an overhead; New Castle.  This shot gives great detail of older PA overheads and BGS's. Barb and John Bee; 2001
Button-Copy BGS; PA 28 Exit 12; Allegheny County.  PA 56 used to end at this interchange..and this sign is a living reminder of it. Eric Lasher, 2001
Weathered Allegheny County Guide sign for Settlers Cabin County Park. Barb and John Bee; Winter 2000

Shields & Other Signs
 
Photo Link & Description
Photographer & Date Taken
Black on white Allegheny County Sign Shop sign for PA 51 South, PA 31, and Monongahela; Forward Township.  PA 31 was redesignated PA 136 in the 1960s. Jon Dawson; February 7, 2009
Older Geographical Sign for Borough of West Mayfield.  This is the first time I have seen this decorative sign in blue on white.  They typically were yellow on blue. Mike Natale; 2010
Detour North US 250 shield; Rogersville.  This is actually a WVDOT installed sign.  US 250 doesn't run within PA. Pete Zapadka; January 28, 2007
East Interstate 376 Pennsylvania/US 22/30 shields; Pittsburgh. John Krakoff; 2001
North Interstate 279 Pennsylvania and East US 22/30 shields; Carneige.  I believe these signs have been removed. John Krakoff; 2001
South PA 51/Truck US 19 shields; Pittsburgh.  These older signs have a very unique font. John Krakoff; 2001
PA 5 and 290 West shields; Erie. The Bees; April 2006
Pennsylvania Byway shield on PA 5 West; Erie. Doug Kerr; June 18, 2006
Yellow on Blue 'Village of North Springfield' sign on PA 5 West.  This is an example of a town marker sign from the 1950s and 60s. Doug Kerr; June 18, 2006
West I-78 shield, Easton.  Located within the PA Welcome Center on I-78 West. John Krakoff; April 2006
North PA 551 and East US 224 shields; Edinburg.  US 224 is probably Pennsylvania's most overlooked US Highway. Doug Kerr; May 29, 2005
Old stone marker at the interstection of US 322/ PA 53/ and PA 305; Phillipsburg. (opposite side) The 1888-erected stone marker is but it includes mileage to Meadville, 122 and Philadelphia, 215 among others. Doug Kerr; April 30, 2005
End SR 3022 LWS; Johnstown.  This sign is located at the bottom of the Johnston Inclined Plane. Andrea Tressler
Welcome to Irwin WIIC Channel 11 Community Sign.  WIIC became WPXI in 1980 so this sign is at least 25 years old. Shawn Knight; 2004
'TO' I-80 / US 46 and NJ 94 shields; Portland.  These shields along with a guide sign reading 'New York/New Jersey' are located at the entrance to the Portland-Columbia, NJ Toll Bridge. JP Natsiatka; September 11, 2003
1923 Route 276 Pennsylvania Department of Highways bridge plate; location unknown.  Eric Lasher located this relic at a scrap yard in Cresson. Eric Lasher; Summer 2003
I-279 and PA 121 shields with Allegheny County Blue Belt Guide Sign; Green Tree. Denny Pine; Summer 2003
Truck I-376 Shield on the 10th Street Bypass; Pittsburgh. Ed Szuba; August 31, 2003
PA 309 and 424 shields on PA 424 East; Hazelton. Denis Malvern; November 28, 2002
Oddly shaped US 322 shield with US 322/220 shields; State College.  The empty space is reserved for an I-99 shield. Doug Kerr; July 2003
US 522 and 'TO' PA 16 shields; McConnellsburg. Jason Ilyes; May 15, 2002
PA TPK 476 Shield on PA 663; Quakertown.  The road is actually Interstate 476, but the Turnpike Commission considers all Interstate Routes as PA Turnpike Routes. Jeff Snyder
'JCT' Business US 15 and 'TO' PA 34 shield; Gettysburg. Jason Ilyes; March 22, 2002
'TO' I-81/70 shields; Claylick.  These shields are located at the intersection of PA 75/995, which is about 10-15 miles from either Interstate. Jason Ilyes; March 22, 2002
US 219, PA 31/281/601/985 shields; Somerset.  A mass of sign confusion near the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Jason Ilyes; November 6, 2002
US 219 North and PA 219 (erroneous) South Shields, DuBois. Charlie O'Reilly; Date Unknown
US 40 West Shield; Brownsville.  Located where US 40 joins the half complete freeway in Brownsville. Mike Austing; August 2002
Yellow Belt Shield on I-79 North; Ohio Township. The Yellow Belt is the only Allegheny County Belt Route that runs, albeit briefly, on an Interstate.  The Yellow Belt is multiplexed with I-79 from Neville Island to Mt. Nebo Road. Denny Pine; Spring 2002
US 15 North and South Shields; PA 554 South Williamsport. David Slauenwhite; April 2002
Junction US 309/PA 29 Shields; Tunhannok.  This old postcard was discovered by Chris Curley.  This possibly could be via US 6 or PA 92. Unknown, submitted by Chris Curley; Date Unknown.
PA 230 and PA 283 Shields; Salunga. Jason Ilyes; October 19, 2001
Interstate 90 PA East Shield; Erie County. Brian LeBlanc; March 2002
Interstate 79 Shields.  One has the state name; one does not. Brian LeBlanc; March 2002
Erroneous PA 30 Shield; Gap. John Macedo; December 2001
Erroneous US 403 Detour Shield; Johnstown. Jason Ilyes; May 28, 2001
Erroneous PA 222 AND PA 422 Shields; Reading. Jason Ilyes; November 8, 2001
US 6/322/PA 18/West 285 Shield combination. Conneaut Lake.  Although short-lived, this is the only location of a four route multiplex in Crawford County. David Brunot; September 2001
PA Turnpike 76 Shield; Cranberry Twp.  This should be an I-76 shield David Brunot; August 2001
I-70 and US 30 Shields in Breezewood.  This photo is at the stoplight that is a the end of I-70's run from Maryland to Breezewood. Dave Gallo; August 2001
PA 590 Shields at PA 348 near Hamlin. Tom Sabbatelli; August 2001
PA 15 Sign Goof North of Gettysburg.  The shields should be US 15. Michael Brand; Summer 2001
PA 981, US 981 and PA 286 Shields Near Saltsburg.  Try to figure out the error.  Plus, notice the interesting use of the detour arrows in this photo. Nathan Perry; Summer 2001
PA Historical Marker.  This historical marker which is at the Truck US 19 and I-279 Interchange notes Leo Scanlon, built the world's first aluminum dome observatory in the north end of Pittsburgh in 1930. We had this marker placed along the highway, about a mile east of where Valley View Observatory once stood. Pete Zapadka; July 2001
Older Allegheny County Sign Shop Signage for Greensburg Pike.  PennDot West US 30 Shield in East McKeesport. Bruce Cridlebaugh; Fall 2000
Close Up of Allegheny County Maintenance Begins Here Sign.  This type of sign is located at the termini of all Allegheny County Routes. Bruce Cridlebaugh; Fall 2000
Close Up of an Allegheny County Sign Shop One Way Sign Bruce Cridlebaugh; Fall 2000
Interstate 81 Shield and 1/10th mile marker near Waverly Chris Curley; Summer 2000
Close Up of Keystone placed on bridges done in the early 20th Century.  Bruce found this on a former alignment of PA 51 in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County. Bruce Cridlebaugh; 2000
US 6 and To US 15 Shields in Mansfield. Chris Curley; April 21, 2000
US 19 and PA 99 shields at night. Paul Carlson
Little White Sign on US 422 near East Butler.  Also, notice the black on yellow intersection information sign. Paul Carlson
Interstate 579, 279, 376 Pennsylvania shields near Mellon Arena.  This is the only known occasion where all three of Pittsburgh's 3di's are on shields together with a state name in each. John and Barb Bee; June 2001
Possible Lane Closure Orange Construction Sign.  This odd occurrence was found on the Tri-Boro Expressway in suburban Pittsburgh. Bruce Cridlebaugh; Winter 2000
Orange Belt Junction Control City Signage. US 22 Business @ PA 48 in  Monroeville.  This is how Allegheny County signs all approaching intersections towards its Belt System. Bruce Cridlebaugh; Winter 2000
Flashing Stop Sign and Regular Stop Sign in Oakmont.  Eric reports that Oakmont has four of these 'flashing' Stop Signs remaining, and amazingly he adds, that the bulbs were replaced in Summer 2000.  At the time of this photo this sign was the only one to have it's signals working Eric Lasher; Fall 2000
Welcome to Forward Township, WIIC-TV Sponsored sign. Bruce Cridlebaugh, Fall 2000
An extremely old Allegheny County Guide Sign, Upper St. Clair.  PA 519 and 28 have not been in the area since the early 1960s.  This sign has been replaced (See below) but the county kept PA 28 and 519. Bruce Cridlebaugh; Fall 2000
Cutout US 19 Shield, The Meadows.  I first discovered this sign in 1995..took a photo of it in 1998...Bruce took a better one in 2000..in 2002 Jeff Kitsko reports it is no longer standing. Bruce Cridlebaugh, Fall 2000
Older I-70 and I-79 Shields, The Meadows.  The 'TO' sign is found common with older signs. Bruce Cridlebaugh, Fall 2000
Cutout PA 130 Sheild, Turtle Creek.  Found on an old aligment of PA 130. Bruce Cridlebaugh, Fall 2000
Cutout PA 33 Shield, Lower Nazareth Township. Steve Walter
Embossed PA TPK Shield, Pittsburgh.  Found on an old alignment of US 22/30 over ten miles from the Turnpike. Bruce Cridlebaugh; Summer 2000
Old black on yellow Yeild sign, Presque Isle State Park. Paul Carlson
Weathered PA Turnpike Shield; Pittsburgh's North Hills. Barb and John Bee; Winter 2000
Vintage US 11 Shield. James Lindsay and Ron Wilbanks
Vintage PA 247 Shield. James Lindsay and Ron Wilbanks
Allegheny County Sign Shop Guide sign, Upper St. Clair.  This sign replaced the older sign taken at the same location.  However, it still lists PA 28 and 519 which are 40 years removed from the area. Barb and John Bee, 2001

Road Scenes
 
Photo Link & Description
Photographer & Date Taken
Uhlerstown-Frechtown Bridge; Uhlerstown.  The bridge built in 1931 is free but supported by the tolls of the Delaware Joint Bridge Commission. Doug Kerr; October 3, 2004
PA 287 street scene; Wellsboro.  Complete with gas lit lamps. Doug Kerr; April 30, 2005
View of PA Turnpike and Railroad Bridges over Allegheny River. Bernie Newman; Summer 2003
One Lane Truss Bridge on PA 324; near Pequa. Jason Ilyes; September 28, 2001
PA Turnpike Northeast Extension over US 6 and 11 in Clarks Summit.  This bridge which carries I-476 to its northern terminus is currently the highest bridge on the PA TPK System.  However, when the Mon Fayette Expressway opens from PA 51 to I-70, TWO bridges will have surpassed this bridge in height. Chris Curley; April 17, 2000
Mason-Dixon Stone at the extreme Southwest Corner of PA and West Virginia State Line.  Pete is standing in Pennsylvania; and the boundary marker is located on private property. Pete Zapadka



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