Discover America's Historic Covered Bridges
Journey through time and explore a comprehensive directory of the nation's most picturesque and historically significant covered bridges.
Journey through time and explore a comprehensive directory of the nation's most picturesque and historically significant covered bridges.
Historic 1888 covered bridge in southeastern Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, featuring Burr Arch Truss construction spanning 78 feet over Little Muncy Creek in one of the most picturesque settings in the state.
Historic 1870 covered bridge crossing the West Branch of Conneaut Creek in Conneaut Township, featuring Multiple Kingpost Truss design by William Sherman.
Lawrence L. Knoebel Covered Bridge is a historic 40-foot Queenpost Truss bridge located within Knoebels Amusement Resort. Originally built in 1875 near Benton, it was moved to its current location in 1936-1937 and connects Columbia and Northumberland Counties.
Hubler Covered Bridge is a unique 33-foot Multiple Kingpost Truss bridge built in 1850, located on the grounds of the Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary. This historic bridge crosses Little Buffalo Creek and is surrounded by a small park with a picnic area.
Millmont Red Covered Bridge, also known as Glen Iron Covered Bridge, is the longest covered bridge in Union County at 131 feet. Built in 1855, this striking red Burr Arch Truss bridge crosses Penns Creek and is now open only to pedestrians.
Factory Covered Bridge, also known as Horsham Covered Bridge, is a 60-foot Multiple Kingpost and Queenpost Truss bridge built in 1880. Located near Interstate 80, it is the most accessible covered bridge in Union County and crosses White Deer Creek.
Hayes Covered Bridge is a charming 63-foot Kingpost Truss bridge built in 1882 that crosses Buffalo Creek west of Mifflinburg. Unique among covered bridges, it sits on a small hill with a bypass road allowing oversized vehicles to drive around it.
Kreidersville Covered Bridge is the oldest covered bridge in the Lehigh Valley, built in 1839, and the birthplace of The Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society of Pennsylvania.
Keefer Station Covered Bridge is a historic 109-foot Burr Arch Truss bridge built in 1888. Located near Sunbury, this well-maintained bridge crosses Shamokin Creek and is surrounded by beautiful farmland in Upper Augusta Township.
Sam Wagner Covered Bridge, also known as Gottlieb Brown Covered Bridge, spans the border between Northumberland and Montour Counties. Built in 1881, this 78-foot Burr Arch Truss bridge crosses Chillisquaque Creek in a scenic farmland setting near Interstate 80.
Krickbaum Covered Bridge spans the border between Columbia and Northumberland Counties over the South Branch of Roaring Creek. Built in 1876, this 62-foot Queenpost Truss bridge is named after a nearby grist mill operated by William Krickbaum.
Richards Covered Bridge spans the border between Columbia and Northumberland Counties south of Knoebels Amusement Resort. Built in 1852, this 64-foot bridge uses a unique combination of Kingpost and Queenpost Truss designs and crosses the South Branch of Roaring Creek.