Johnson's Mill Bridge, Chickie's Creek (East Donegal-Rapho Township), Chickies, Lancaster County, PA

Significance: The covered bridge is a typical example of the burr arch-truss heavy timber covered bridge for short and medium spans. The type was common in Pennsylvania during the 19th century. This particular bridge was built in 1866 by Elias McClellen. The 64' span carries an unmarked county road across Little Chickie's Creek in Rapho and Hempfield Townships. The bridge is in an excellent state of preservation. This was one of McClellen's earliest bridges he constructed many similar to this between 1864-96...
Survey number: HABS PA-1173
Building/structure dates: 1866 Initial Construction