See These Beautiful Covered Bridges in Pennsylvania

Amalynn
Covered bridges are a beautiful, yet rare, sight to behold these days. Not too many places have them anymore, so when you come across one it can be a great thing to see. Some people wonder why bridges were covered, and one answer is that wooden bridges that are exposed to the elements will rot faster, hence the "cover." Pennsylvania is blessed to still have many covered bridges in the state. Be sure to bring along your camera for some rare and beautiful new pictures.

Near Rockwood, PA is the Barronvale Bridge. This covered bridge was built in 1830, and had arches added to it in 1906.

In 1870 the Burkholder Bridge was built to enable travelers to cross the Coxes Creek. this bridge is by Garret.

Glessner Bridge is near the town of Shanksville, PA, and crosses Stonycreek. It was built in 1881 with multiple king post construction.

Across Laurel Hill creek lies King's Bridge, near New Centerville, PA. This covered bridge was built using burr arch construction.

Jackson Mill bridge is a refurbished covered bridge that is in excellent condition. It crosses Brush Creek, is 95 feet long, and is drivable.

In Ursina, PA, lies New Baltimore Bridge, built in 1891 and crossing Laurel Hill Creek.

ClayComb Covered Bridge is located at the entrance to historical Old Bedford Village and was built in 1880. It was actually built elsewhere, in Reynoldsdale, and moved in 1975 to Bedford, PA. It has been reinforced to handle all the traffic it sustains.

The Juniata River sports a covered bridge, called the Packsaddle Bridge. It was built in 1879 in New Baltimore, PA.

Shaffer Bridge was built in 1870 near Glen Savage. It crosses Brush Creek, and is a very beautiful bridge.

Hewitt Covered Bridge is found in a cozy part of Bedford, PA, along the road to McElfish's Mill. It crosses Town Creek with a span of 88 1/2 feet.

Shaffer Bridge crosses Ben's Creek, and is a picturesque bridge built in 1877. It is located near Johnstown, PA.

The Colvin Covered Bridge crosses Shawnee Creek in Bedford and was built in 1894. It has become a popular local spot for fishing.

Near Stoystown, PA, rests Trostletown Bridge, built in 1845, and lays across the creek by the name of Stonycreek.

Snooks Covered Bridge was given its interesting name from Jacob Snooks, and spans the Dunnings Creek. It is located near Snook's home from years ago, and is now open for traffic.

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