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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]
The Jackson's Mill Covered Bridge is a historic covered bridge ... This page was last edited on 25 January 2025, ... Jackson's Mill Covered Bridge (Washington County ...
The Sawhill Covered Bridge is a historic ... It is designated as a historic bridge by the Washington County ... This page was last edited on 31 January 2025, ...
The Devil's Den, McClurg Covered Bridge is a historic King post truss covered bridge in Paris, Pennsylvania. [2] Built in 1880, [3] the bridge originally was part of Devil's Den Road and crossed Kings Creek in Paris, PA. The bridge was relocated to its present location in 1987. [3]
The Ebenezer Covered Bridge is a historic covered bridge in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania. The year the bridge was built is unknown. [2] It was moved to its current location in 1977. [3] It is designated as a historic bridge by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation. [4]
The Crawford Covered Bridge is a historic Queen post truss covered bridge in West Finley, Pennsylvania. [2] The 11 feet 7 inches (3.53 m) by 39 feet (12 m) bridge has high sidewalls, a roof made of sheet metal, and crosswise planking. [2] It is open to traffic across the Robinson Fork of Wheeling Creek. [2]
The Lyle Covered Bridge is a historic covered bridge in Raccoon, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1887 and is a 38-foot long, queen post truss bridge. It is on Kramer Road and allows pedestrian and vehicular traffic. It is owned by Washington County. [2] It is designated as a historic bridge by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation. [3]
The Day Covered Bridge is a historic Queen post truss covered bridge in Morris Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. It is 12 feet (3.7 m) by 36.5 feet (11.1 m) and rests on three stone-and-mortar abutments. It was renovated in 2003, in a project that added steel support beams, a new roof, flooring, and sidewalls. [2]