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This new bridge type, wooden with a covered span, was developed because traditional European methods, typically stone bridges, were not appropriate for the harsh Pennsylvania winters. Many of the bridges were named for pioneer families residing near the bridges. [2] Some people call Pennsylvania the "Covered Bridge Capital of the Nation". [2]
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Map of the 29 existing covered bridges as of October, 2006 (clickable) The following is a list of covered bridges in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania USA. Lancaster County has the most covered bridges in Pennsylvania with 28 covered bridges.
Pennsylvania (petit) truss Highway Bridges Owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation TR Bridge in Lynn Township: 1880 Removed March 21, 2003: Steinsville: Lehigh: Bowstring arch: Bridge in New Garden Township: 1871 June 22, 1988 Removed March 23, 2010: Landenberg
Pages in category "Covered bridges in Pennsylvania" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. *
Pages in category "Covered bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 207 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Bells Mills Bridge is a historic wooden covered bridge in Sewickley Township and South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. [2] It is a 95-foot-long (29 m), Burr truss bridge, constructed in 1850. It features pedimented gables and plain pilasters in the Greek Revival style. It crosses Sewickley Creek. [3]
The Diehls Covered Bridge, also known as Turner's Bridge, [2] is a historic wooden covered bridge located at Harrison Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It is a 88.3-foot-long (26.9 m), Burr Truss bridge with a shallow gable roof, constructed in 1892. It crosses the Raystown Branch Juniata River. It is one of 15 historic covered bridges ...
The Jacksons Mill Covered Bridge is a historic wooden covered bridge located at East Providence Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It is a 91-foot-long (28 m), Burr Truss bridge, constructed in 1889. It crosses Brush Creek. It is one of 15 historic covered bridges in Bedford County. [2]