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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 Lower Humbert Covered Bridge, or the Faidley Covered Bridge, is an 126-foot-6-inch (38.56 m) Burr Arch truss covered bridge that crosses Laurel Hill Creek, in Lower Turkeyfoot Township, Somerset County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It was built in 1891 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1980. [2]
There are five authentic covered bridges in the U.S. state of Washington, though none of them are historic. [1] A covered bridge is considered authentic not due to its age, but by its construction. An authentic bridge is constructed using trusses rather than other methods such as stringers, a popular choice for non-authentic covered bridges.
The Cerl Wright Covered Bridge is a historic covered bridge in Eighty Four, Pennsylvania. It is designated as a historic bridge by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation . [ 2 ]
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 Sawhill Covered Bridge is a historic covered bridge in Taylorstown, Pennsylvania. It is designated as a historic bridge by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation . [ 2 ]
Built in 1874, this covered bridge was rehabilitated in 1973. It is a King post, truss-style, wooden, covered bridge that is forty-four feet long. [2] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 8, 1979, [1] and currently remains in use to automobile traffic.
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]