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The Packsaddle Bridge is a historic covered bridge in Fairhope Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1877, and is a 48-foot-long (15 m) Kingpost truss bridge, with full vertical plank siding and large cut stone abutments. The bridge crosses Brush Creek. It is one of 10 covered bridges in Somerset County. [2]
Packsaddle Covered Bridge. Map of Somerset County, Pennsylvania Highlighting Fairhope Township. Map of Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Country: United States:
The Pack Saddle Covered Bridge, near the intersection of Pine Valley Road and Route 2019, or Glen Savage Road, is the shortest covered bridge in Somerset County. It measures 48 feet long and 14 ...
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]
Covered bridges in Somerset County, Pennsylvania Pages in category "Covered bridges in Somerset County, Pennsylvania" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total.
The Brotherton bridge, built in 1875, reopened on Nov. 7. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for Friday at 5 p.m.
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 .
Covered bridges in Somerset County, Pennsylvania (10 P) Pages in category "Bridges in Somerset County, Pennsylvania" ... Packsaddle Bridge; S.