Detters Mill Covered Bridge, Harmony Grove Road, spanning Conewago Cre...
Significance: One of the longest wood bridges in the state, this bridge was a fine example of early 19th century engineering. Attributed to noted early bridge engineer, Theodore Burr. Survey number: HABS PA-5... More
Kennedy Bridge, Spanning Flat Rock River at State Route 44, Rushville,...
Significance: This is a single span structure of the burr truss type, having a clear span of 165'-9" with a 17 foot center roadway flanked either side by 4 1/2 foot walks. The bridge was erected in 1880 by Emm... More
Wood-Covered Bridge, Spanning Main Licking River, Butler, Pendleton Co...
Significance: Built 1870 by J.J. Newman & B.F. Erwin under firm name of Newman & Erwin, Middleton, Ohio, for commissioners of Pendleton County. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-11 ... More
Wood-Covered Bridge, Spanning Main Licking River, Butler, Pendleton Co...
Significance: Built 1870 by J.J. Newman & B.F. Erwin under firm name of Newman & Erwin, Middleton, Ohio, for commissioners of Pendleton County. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-11 ... More
Pleasantville Covered Bridge, Spanning Little Manatawny Creek at Cover...
Significance: One of five remaining covered wooden bridges in Berks County, the bridge is a contributing resource in the Oley Township Historic District. It is distinctive for its two-phase construction: an arc... More
Pine Grove Bridge, Spanning Octoraro Creek at Ashville & Forge Roads, ...
Significance: The Pine Grove Bridge was built in 1884 after a destructive flood carried away an 1846 at this site. The county hired Capt. Elias McMellen, a well-respected and prolific Lancaster bridge builder ... More
Pine Grove Bridge, Spanning Octoraro Creek at Ashville & Forge Roads, ...
Significance: The Pine Grove Bridge was built in 1884 after a destructive flood carried away an 1846 at this site. The county hired Capt. Elias McMellen, a well-respected and prolific Lancaster bridge builder ... More
West Union Bridge, Spanning Sugar Creek, CR 525W, West Union, Parke Co...
Significance: Local bridge builder J.J. Daniels built the West Union Bridge in 1876 to replace a washed out bridge. Daniels built nearly sixty covered bridges in Indiana between 1855 and ca. 1900. The bridge ... More
Hyde Hall Bridge, Spanning Shadow Brook, former East Lake Road, East S...
See HABS No. NY-263, Hyde Hall, Covered Bridge for further information 2 photos, 1 data page. Significance: The Hyde Hall bridge was reportedly built in 1825 as part of the 1817-1835 construction of George Hyde... More
Bells Mill Bridge, Sewickley Creek, West Newton, Westmoreland County, ...
Significance: An example of a Burr arch truss covered bridge dating to the mid-nineteenth century. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-37 Survey number: HABS PA-415 Building/structu... More
Kuhn's Fording Bridge, Spanning Conewago Creek on Township Road 552 (H...
Significance: The Kuhn's Fording Bridge is a partially surviving example of a covered Pratt truss bridge with a wooden Burr arch. It was constructed in 1897 by local builders. Survey number: HAER PA-68 Build... More
Academia Bridge, Spanning Tuscarora Creek, bypassed section of Mill Hi...
Public domain photograph of a bridge in the woods, water stream, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Perrine's Bridge, Spanning Wallkill River, Rifton, Ulster County, NY
Significance: The bridge was built in 1850 by Rosencrans Wood, who lived a few miles south of the bridge on a farm which is now occupied by Oscar Tschirky, the famous "Oscar of the Waldorf" Hotel. The bridge t... More
Gross Covered Bridge, Spanning Middle Creek, Route 574, Beaver Springs...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, water, historic structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Barrackville Covered Bridge, Spanning Buffalo Creek on Pike Street , B...
Significance: The Barrackville Covered Bridge was built in 1853 as part of the Fairmont & Wheeling Turnpike. It is architecturally significant as an outstanding example of a Burr arch-truss, a system patented ... More
Raystown Covered Bridge, Township Route 418 spanning Raystown Branch o...
Significance: This slightly altered late-nineteenth century covered bridge is an excellent example of this kind of bridge construction in Bedford County. A number of other Burr arch covered bridges were built ... More
Forsythe Bridge, Spanning Big Flat Rock Creek, CR 650S, Moscow, Rush C...
Significance: Local bridge contractor Emmett L. Kennedy built the Forsythe Bridge in 1888. The Kennedy family of Rushville built nearly sixty covered bridges, which are distinguished primarily by the scrollwor... More
Wood-Covered Bridge, Spanning Main Licking River, Butler, Pendleton Co...
Significance: Built 1870 by J.J. Newman & B.F. Erwin under firm name of Newman & Erwin, Middleton, Ohio, for commissioners of Pendleton County. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-11 ... More
Pleasantville Covered Bridge, Spanning Little Manatawny Creek at Cover...
Significance: One of five remaining covered wooden bridges in Berks County, the bridge is a contributing resource in the Oley Township Historic District. It is distinctive for its two-phase construction: an arc... More
Pine Grove Bridge, Spanning Octoraro Creek at Ashville & Forge Roads, ...
Significance: The Pine Grove Bridge was built in 1884 after a destructive flood carried away an 1846 at this site. The county hired Capt. Elias McMellen, a well-respected and prolific Lancaster bridge builder ... More
Deer's Mill Covered Bridge, Spanning Sugar Creek at Highway 234, Alamo...
Significance: A typical example of the patented Burr arched truss design, used in covered bridge construction throughout Indiana. Survey number: HAER IN-28 Building/structure dates: 1878 Initial Construction
West Union Bridge, Spanning Sugar Creek, CR 525W, West Union, Parke Co...
Significance: Local bridge builder J.J. Daniels built the West Union Bridge in 1876 to replace a washed out bridge. Daniels built nearly sixty covered bridges in Indiana between 1855 and ca. 1900. The bridge ... More
Smith's Covered Bridge, Beaver Valley, spanning Brandywine River, Gran...
Public domain photograph of castle, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Kuhn's Fording Bridge, Spanning Conewago Creek on Township Road 552 (H...
Significance: The Kuhn's Fording Bridge is a partially surviving example of a covered Pratt truss bridge with a wooden Burr arch. It was constructed in 1897 by local builders. Survey number: HAER PA-68 Build... More
Academia Bridge, Spanning Tuscarora Creek, bypassed section of Mill Hi...
Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Jackson Covered Bridge, Spanning Sugar Creek, CR 775N (Changed from S...
Burr truss, 1 span, 207' Significance: The Jackson Bridge was built in 1861 by J.J. Daniels. It spans Sugar Creek and is of double Burr construction. It has survived all major floods. This includes the flood... More
Gross Covered Bridge, Spanning Middle Creek, Route 574, Beaver Springs...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, water, historic structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Dreibelbis Station Bridge, Spanning Maiden Creek, Balthaser Road (TR 7...
Significance: Local craftsmen Simon Dreibelbis and Charles Kutz built the Dreibelbis Station Bridge in 1869. It is a 172' long, single span bridge with a double Burr-arch truss. One of only five covered bridg... More
Dreibelbis Station Bridge, Spanning Maiden Creek, Balthaser Road (TR 7...
Significance: Local craftsmen Simon Dreibelbis and Charles Kutz built the Dreibelbis Station Bridge in 1869. It is a 172' long, single span bridge with a double Burr-arch truss. One of only five covered bridg... More
Barrackville Covered Bridge, Spanning Buffalo Creek on Pike Street , B...
Significance: The Barrackville Covered Bridge was built in 1853 as part of the Fairmont & Wheeling Turnpike. It is architecturally significant as an outstanding example of a Burr arch-truss, a system patented ... More
Barrackville Covered Bridge, Spanning Buffalo Creek on Pike Street , B...
Significance: The Barrackville Covered Bridge was built in 1853 as part of the Fairmont & Wheeling Turnpike. It is architecturally significant as an outstanding example of a Burr arch-truss, a system patented ... More
Covered Bridge, Spanning Maury River, Lexington, Lexington, Virginia
Survey number: HABS VA-567 Public domain photograph - historical image of Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Covered Bridge, Jericho Road spanning Little Gunpowder Falls, Jerusale...
See also HAER MD-187 for additional documentation. Significance: The Jericho Road Covered Bridge is one of six historic covered bridges remaining in the state of Maryland, and one of four that are Burr-arch tru... More
Forsythe Bridge, Spanning Big Flat Rock Creek, CR 650S, Moscow, Rush C...
Significance: Local bridge contractor Emmett L. Kennedy built the Forsythe Bridge in 1888. The Kennedy family of Rushville built nearly sixty covered bridges, which are distinguished primarily by the scrollwor... More
Detters Mill Covered Bridge, Harmony Grove Road, spanning Conewago Cre...
Significance: One of the longest wood bridges in the state, this bridge was a fine example of early 19th century engineering. Attributed to noted early bridge engineer, Theodore Burr. Survey number: HABS PA-5... More
Bartram's Covered Bridge, Spanning Crum Creek, Newtown Square vicinity...
Significance: This simple covered bridge, erected in 1860, is one of the few covered bridges left in Chester County, and is the only one planned to preserve. Survey number: HABS PA-1108 Building/structure da... More
Whitewater Canal Aqueduct, Spanning Duck Creek, Whitewater Canal (carr...
See HAER No. IN-108 for additional photographs and data pages. Significance: The Whitewater Canal Aqueduct is the only surviving wood aqueduct in the United States. Unprocessed Field note material exists for... More
Pleasantville Covered Bridge, Spanning Little Manatawny Creek at Cover...
Significance: One of five remaining covered wooden bridges in Berks County, the bridge is a contributing resource in the Oley Township Historic District. It is distinctive for its two-phase construction: an arc... More
Pine Grove Bridge, Spanning Octoraro Creek at Ashville & Forge Roads, ...
Significance: The Pine Grove Bridge was built in 1884 after a destructive flood carried away an 1846 at this site. The county hired Capt. Elias McMellen, a well-respected and prolific Lancaster bridge builder ... More
Pine Grove Bridge, Spanning Octoraro Creek at Ashville & Forge Roads, ...
Significance: The Pine Grove Bridge was built in 1884 after a destructive flood carried away an 1846 at this site. The county hired Capt. Elias McMellen, a well-respected and prolific Lancaster bridge builder ... More
Hyde Hall Bridge, Spanning Shadow Brook, former East Lake Road, East S...
See HABS No. NY-263, Hyde Hall, Covered Bridge for further information 2 photos, 1 data page. Significance: The Hyde Hall bridge was reportedly built in 1825 as part of the 1817-1835 construction of George Hyde... More
Dunlapsville Covered Bridge, Spanning East Fork Whitewater River, Dunl...
Significance: Typical example of the patented Burr arched truss design used in covered bridge construction throughout Indiana. Survey number: HAER IN-31 Building/structure dates: 1870 Initial Construction
Bells Mill Bridge, Sewickley Creek, West Newton, Westmoreland County, ...
Significance: An example of a Burr arch truss covered bridge dating to the mid-nineteenth century. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-37 Survey number: HABS PA-415 Building/structu... More
Village Bridge, Spanning Mad River at Bridge Street, Fayston, Washingt...
Significance: Built in 1833, Village Bridge is the oldest extant covered bridge in Vermont and a rare survivor of the early craftsman tradition of wooden truss bridge construction. It is also of interest for i... More
Village Bridge, Spanning Mad River at Bridge Street, Fayston, Washingt...
Significance: Built in 1833, Village Bridge is the oldest extant covered bridge in Vermont and a rare survivor of the early craftsman tradition of wooden truss bridge construction. It is also of interest for i... More
Village Bridge, Spanning Mad River at Bridge Street, Fayston, Washingt...
Significance: Built in 1833, Village Bridge is the oldest extant covered bridge in Vermont and a rare survivor of the early craftsman tradition of wooden truss bridge construction. It is also of interest for i... More
Duck Creek Aqueduct, Spanning Duck Creek at Whitewater Canal, Metamora...
See HABS No. IN-24-20, Whitewater Canal Aqueduct, 4BW, 1H, 4D, 1FN. STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: Covered wood aqueducts were never common, but there were reportedly several such structures on... More
Jackson Covered Bridge, Spanning Sugar Creek, CR 775N (Changed from S...
Burr truss, 1 span, 207' Significance: The Jackson Bridge was built in 1861 by J.J. Daniels. It spans Sugar Creek and is of double Burr construction. It has survived all major floods. This includes the flood... More
Jackson Covered Bridge, Spanning Sugar Creek, CR 775N (Changed from S...
Burr truss, 1 span, 207' Significance: The Jackson Bridge was built in 1861 by J.J. Daniels. It spans Sugar Creek and is of double Burr construction. It has survived all major floods. This includes the flood... More
Leatherwood Station Covered Bridge, Spanning Leatherwood Creek (moved ...
Significance: None, other than it being a covered, wooden bridge. Survey number: HAER IN-40 Building/structure dates: 1899 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1940 Subsequent Work Building/struct... More
Narrows Bridge, Spanning Sugar Creek at Old County Road 280 East, Mars...
Significance: Representative of Burr arch truss covered bridge. Survey number: HAER IN-49 Building/structure dates: 1882 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 78000404
Barrackville Covered Bridge, Spanning Buffalo Creek on Pike Street , B...
Significance: The Barrackville Covered Bridge was built in 1853 as part of the Fairmont & Wheeling Turnpike. It is architecturally significant as an outstanding example of a Burr arch-truss, a system patented ... More
Jackson's Mill Covered Bridge, Spanning Brush Creek on Township Route ...
Significance: Jackson's Mill Covered Bridge employs typical Burr truss arch construction, a wood roof, and wood siding. It was substantially rebuilt in 1992. Survey number: HAER PA-352 Building/structure dat... More
Felten's Mill Covered Bridge, Spanning Brush Creek at junction of Town...
Significance: This is one of several surviving nineteenth century covered bridges in Bedford County. The wooden Burr truss arch construction is typical of such spans. Survey number: HAER PA-350 Building/stru... More
Kennedy Bridge, Spanning Flat Rock River at State Route 44, Rushville,...
Significance: This is a single span structure of the burr truss type, having a clear span of 165'-9" with a 17 foot center roadway flanked either side by 4 1/2 foot walks. The bridge was erected in 1880 by Emm... More
Wood-Covered Bridge, Spanning Main Licking River, Butler, Pendleton Co...
Significance: Built 1870 by J.J. Newman & B.F. Erwin under firm name of Newman & Erwin, Middleton, Ohio, for commissioners of Pendleton County. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-11 ... More
Whitewater Canal Aqueduct, Spanning Duck Creek, Whitewater Canal (carr...
See HAER No. IN-108 for additional photographs and data pages. Significance: The Whitewater Canal Aqueduct is the only surviving wood aqueduct in the United States. Unprocessed Field note material exists for... More
Pleasantville Covered Bridge, Spanning Little Manatawny Creek at Cover...
Significance: One of five remaining covered wooden bridges in Berks County, the bridge is a contributing resource in the Oley Township Historic District. It is distinctive for its two-phase construction: an arc... More
Pine Grove Bridge, Spanning Octoraro Creek at Ashville & Forge Roads, ...
Significance: The Pine Grove Bridge was built in 1884 after a destructive flood carried away an 1846 at this site. The county hired Capt. Elias McMellen, a well-respected and prolific Lancaster bridge builder ... More
Medora Bridge, Spanning East Fork of White River at State Route 235, M...
Significance: Example of bridge by J.J. Daniels and representative of Burr arch truss. Survey number: HAER IN-45 Building/structure dates: 1875 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS ... More
West Union Bridge, Spanning Sugar Creek, CR 525W, West Union, Parke Co...
Significance: Local bridge builder J.J. Daniels built the West Union Bridge in 1876 to replace a washed out bridge. Daniels built nearly sixty covered bridges in Indiana between 1855 and ca. 1900. The bridge ... More
West Union Bridge, Spanning Sugar Creek, CR 525W, West Union, Parke Co...
Significance: Local bridge builder J.J. Daniels built the West Union Bridge in 1876 to replace a washed out bridge. Daniels built nearly sixty covered bridges in Indiana between 1855 and ca. 1900. The bridge ... More
Smith's Covered Bridge, Beaver Valley, spanning Brandywine River, Gran...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a basement, underground, lobby, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Kuhn's Fording Bridge, Spanning Conewago Creek on Township Road 552 (H...
Significance: The Kuhn's Fording Bridge is a partially surviving example of a covered Pratt truss bridge with a wooden Burr arch. It was constructed in 1897 by local builders. Survey number: HAER PA-68 Build... More
Duck Creek Aqueduct, Spanning Duck Creek at Whitewater Canal, Metamora...
See HABS No. IN-24-20, Whitewater Canal Aqueduct, 4BW, 1H, 4D, 1FN. STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: Covered wood aqueducts were never common, but there were reportedly several such structures on... More
Leatherwood Station Covered Bridge, Spanning Leatherwood Creek (moved ...
Significance: None, other than it being a covered, wooden bridge. Survey number: HAER IN-40 Building/structure dates: 1899 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1940 Subsequent Work Building/struct... More
Barrackville Covered Bridge, Spanning Buffalo Creek on Pike Street , B...
Significance: The Barrackville Covered Bridge was built in 1853 as part of the Fairmont & Wheeling Turnpike. It is architecturally significant as an outstanding example of a Burr arch-truss, a system patented ... More
Barrackville Covered Bridge, Spanning Buffalo Creek on Pike Street , B...
Significance: The Barrackville Covered Bridge was built in 1853 as part of the Fairmont & Wheeling Turnpike. It is architecturally significant as an outstanding example of a Burr arch-truss, a system patented ... More
Barrackville Covered Bridge, Spanning Buffalo Creek on Pike Street , B...
Significance: The Barrackville Covered Bridge was built in 1853 as part of the Fairmont & Wheeling Turnpike. It is architecturally significant as an outstanding example of a Burr arch-truss, a system patented ... More
Barrackville Covered Bridge, Spanning Buffalo Creek on Pike Street , B...
Significance: The Barrackville Covered Bridge was built in 1853 as part of the Fairmont & Wheeling Turnpike. It is architecturally significant as an outstanding example of a Burr arch-truss, a system patented ... More
Barrackville Covered Bridge, Spanning Buffalo Creek on Pike Street , B...
Significance: The Barrackville Covered Bridge was built in 1853 as part of the Fairmont & Wheeling Turnpike. It is architecturally significant as an outstanding example of a Burr arch-truss, a system patented ... More
Forsythe Bridge, Spanning Big Flat Rock Creek, CR 650S, Moscow, Rush C...
Significance: Local bridge contractor Emmett L. Kennedy built the Forsythe Bridge in 1888. The Kennedy family of Rushville built nearly sixty covered bridges, which are distinguished primarily by the scrollwor... More
Kennedy Bridge, Spanning Flat Rock River at State Route 44, Rushville,...
Significance: This is a single span structure of the burr truss type, having a clear span of 165'-9" with a 17 foot center roadway flanked either side by 4 1/2 foot walks. The bridge was erected in 1880 by Emm... More
Wood-Covered Bridge, Spanning Main Licking River, Butler, Pendleton Co...
Significance: Built 1870 by J.J. Newman & B.F. Erwin under firm name of Newman & Erwin, Middleton, Ohio, for commissioners of Pendleton County. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-11 ... More
Pleasantville Covered Bridge, Spanning Little Manatawny Creek at Cover...
Significance: One of five remaining covered wooden bridges in Berks County, the bridge is a contributing resource in the Oley Township Historic District. It is distinctive for its two-phase construction: an arc... More
Pleasantville Covered Bridge, Spanning Little Manatawny Creek at Cover...
Significance: One of five remaining covered wooden bridges in Berks County, the bridge is a contributing resource in the Oley Township Historic District. It is distinctive for its two-phase construction: an arc... More
Pleasantville Covered Bridge, Spanning Little Manatawny Creek at Cover...
Significance: One of five remaining covered wooden bridges in Berks County, the bridge is a contributing resource in the Oley Township Historic District. It is distinctive for its two-phase construction: an arc... More
Pine Grove Bridge, Spanning Octoraro Creek at Ashville & Forge Roads, ...
Significance: The Pine Grove Bridge was built in 1884 after a destructive flood carried away an 1846 at this site. The county hired Capt. Elias McMellen, a well-respected and prolific Lancaster bridge builder ... More
Deer's Mill Covered Bridge, Spanning Sugar Creek at Highway 234, Alamo...
Significance: A typical example of the patented Burr arched truss design, used in covered bridge construction throughout Indiana. Survey number: HAER IN-28 Building/structure dates: 1878 Initial Construction
Medora Bridge, Spanning East Fork of White River at State Route 235, M...
Significance: Example of bridge by J.J. Daniels and representative of Burr arch truss. Survey number: HAER IN-45 Building/structure dates: 1875 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS ... More
Hyde Hall Bridge, Spanning Shadow Brook, former East Lake Road, East S...
See HABS No. NY-263, Hyde Hall, Covered Bridge for further information 2 photos, 1 data page. Significance: The Hyde Hall bridge was reportedly built in 1825 as part of the 1817-1835 construction of George Hyde... More
Hyde Hall Bridge, Spanning Shadow Brook, former East Lake Road, East S...
See HABS No. NY-263, Hyde Hall, Covered Bridge for further information 2 photos, 1 data page. Significance: The Hyde Hall bridge was reportedly built in 1825 as part of the 1817-1835 construction of George Hyde... More
Griesemer Mill Covered Bridge, 3.5 miles north of State Route 562, spa...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, water, historic structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Village Bridge, Spanning Mad River at Bridge Street, Fayston, Washingt...
Significance: Built in 1833, Village Bridge is the oldest extant covered bridge in Vermont and a rare survivor of the early craftsman tradition of wooden truss bridge construction. It is also of interest for i... More
Academia Bridge, Spanning Tuscarora Creek, bypassed section of Mill Hi...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a bridge, water, historic structure, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Gross Covered Bridge, Spanning Middle Creek, Route 574, Beaver Springs...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Pennsylvania, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Dreibelbis Station Bridge, Spanning Maiden Creek, Balthaser Road (TR 7...
Significance: Local craftsmen Simon Dreibelbis and Charles Kutz built the Dreibelbis Station Bridge in 1869. It is a 172' long, single span bridge with a double Burr-arch truss. One of only five covered bridg... More
Barrackville Covered Bridge, Spanning Buffalo Creek on Pike Street , B...
Significance: The Barrackville Covered Bridge was built in 1853 as part of the Fairmont & Wheeling Turnpike. It is architecturally significant as an outstanding example of a Burr arch-truss, a system patented ... More
Barrackville Covered Bridge, Spanning Buffalo Creek on Pike Street , B...
Significance: The Barrackville Covered Bridge was built in 1853 as part of the Fairmont & Wheeling Turnpike. It is architecturally significant as an outstanding example of a Burr arch-truss, a system patented ... More
Barrackville Covered Bridge, Spanning Buffalo Creek on Pike Street , B...
Significance: The Barrackville Covered Bridge was built in 1853 as part of the Fairmont & Wheeling Turnpike. It is architecturally significant as an outstanding example of a Burr arch-truss, a system patented ... More
Barrackville Covered Bridge, Spanning Buffalo Creek on Pike Street , B...
Significance: The Barrackville Covered Bridge was built in 1853 as part of the Fairmont & Wheeling Turnpike. It is architecturally significant as an outstanding example of a Burr arch-truss, a system patented ... More
Barrackville Covered Bridge, Spanning Buffalo Creek on Pike Street , B...
Significance: The Barrackville Covered Bridge was built in 1853 as part of the Fairmont & Wheeling Turnpike. It is architecturally significant as an outstanding example of a Burr arch-truss, a system patented ... More
Bartram's Covered Bridge, Spanning Crum Creek, Newtown Square vicinity...
Significance: This simple covered bridge, erected in 1860, is one of the few covered bridges left in Chester County, and is the only one planned to preserve. Survey number: HABS PA-1108 Building/structure da... More
Gilpin's Falls Covered Bridge, Spanning North East Creek at Former (By...
Report includes engineering analysis of Burr arch truss. Significance: For almost two centuries, from 1735 until 1926, this site was used for water-powered industries. Erected in 1860 by local bridge builder J... More
Gilpin's Falls Covered Bridge, Spanning North East Creek at Former (By...
Report includes engineering analysis of Burr arch truss. Significance: For almost two centuries, from 1735 until 1926, this site was used for water-powered industries. Erected in 1860 by local bridge builder J... More
Pleasantville Covered Bridge, Spanning Little Manatawny Creek at Cover...
Significance: One of five remaining covered wooden bridges in Berks County, the bridge is a contributing resource in the Oley Township Historic District. It is distinctive for its two-phase construction: an arc... More
Smith's Covered Bridge, Beaver Valley, spanning Brandywine River, Gran...
Picryl description: Public domain image of an arch bridge, stone structure, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Dunlapsville Covered Bridge, Spanning East Fork Whitewater River, Dunl...
Significance: Typical example of the patented Burr arched truss design used in covered bridge construction throughout Indiana. Survey number: HAER IN-31 Building/structure dates: 1870 Initial Construction
Kuhn's Fording Bridge, Spanning Conewago Creek on Township Road 552 (H...
Significance: The Kuhn's Fording Bridge is a partially surviving example of a covered Pratt truss bridge with a wooden Burr arch. It was constructed in 1897 by local builders. Survey number: HAER PA-68 Build... More
Kuhn's Fording Bridge, Spanning Conewago Creek on Township Road 552 (H...
Significance: The Kuhn's Fording Bridge is a partially surviving example of a covered Pratt truss bridge with a wooden Burr arch. It was constructed in 1897 by local builders. Survey number: HAER PA-68 Build... More