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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 ]
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 Scott Brownlee Covered Bridge is a historic covered bridge in West Finley, Pennsylvania. It is designated as a historic bridge by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation . [ 2 ]
The Jackson's Mill Covered Bridge is a historic covered bridge in Hanover Township, Pennsylvania. It is designated as a historic bridge by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation . [ 2 ]
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 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 McConnell's Mill bridge is particularly significant for its usage of the Howe truss design; it is one of only four extant Howe truss bridges statewide. [ 2 ] : 2 In 1980, the bridge was recognized for its historical significance by being placed on the National Register of Historic Places , [ 1 ] along with the Banks Bridge.
Martin's Mill Covered Bridge was a historic covered bridge west of Marianna, Pennsylvania over Ten Mile Creek, on the border of Amwell and West Bethlehem Township townships in Washington County, Pennsylvania in the United States. It is designated as a historic bridge by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation.