Discover America's Covered Bridges

Bowser Covered Bridge

Bowser Covered Bridge, also known as Osterburg Covered Bridge, is a 90-foot Burr Arch Truss bridge built in 1890 near Osterburg. It is the northernmost covered bridge in Bedford County and crosses Bobs Creek, a tributary of Dunning Creek.

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Bedford County Bobs Creek Burr Arch Truss

Snook's Covered Bridge

Snook's Covered Bridge is an 82-foot Burr Arch Truss bridge built in 1883 near Pleasantville. Named after local resident Jacob Snooks, this county-owned bridge crosses Dunning Creek and features a distinctive long white picket fence leading to its entrance.

Pennsylvania

Bedford County Burr Arch Truss Dunning Creek

Dr. Kniseley Covered Bridge

Dr. Kniseley Covered Bridge is an 80-foot Burr Arch Truss bridge built in 1867 near Pleasantville. Named after a local doctor who owned the surrounding farmland, this privately owned bridge crosses Dunning Creek and is the oldest covered bridge in Bedford County.

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Bedford County Burr Arch Truss Dunning Creek

Ryot Covered Bridge

Ryot Covered Bridge is an 84-foot Burr Arch Truss bridge rebuilt in 2004 after being destroyed by arson in 2002. Located near New Paris, it crosses Dunning Creek and is one of the most beautiful covered bridges in Bedford County.

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Bedford County Burr Arch Truss Dunning Creek

Cuppett's Covered Bridge

Cuppett's Covered Bridge is a 60-foot Burr Arch Truss bridge built in 1882 near New Paris. This privately owned, unpainted bridge spans Dunning Creek and features unusually low arches and open sides, giving it a distinctive rustic appearance.

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Bedford County Burr Arch Truss Dunning Creek

Colvin Covered Bridge

Colvin Covered Bridge is a beautifully refurbished 66-foot Multiple Kingpost Truss bridge located on the edge of Shawnee State Park. Built in 1880, it crosses Shawnee Creek near Schellsburg and is one of only two non-Burr Truss bridges in the county.

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Bedford County Historic Bridges Multiple Kingpost Truss

Herline Covered Bridge

Herline Covered Bridge is the longest covered bridge in Bedford County at 136 feet. Built in 1902, this Burr Arch Truss bridge crosses the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River near Manns Choice and is visible from the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

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Bedford County Burr Arch Truss Historic Bridges

Turner's Covered Bridge

Turner's Covered Bridge, also known as Raystown Covered Bridge or Diehls Covered Bridge, is an 88-foot Burr Arch Truss bridge built around 1892. It crosses the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River and features distinctive open sides for natural light.

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Bedford County Burr Arch Truss Diehls Bridge

Claycomb Covered Bridge

Claycomb Covered Bridge is a historic 126-foot Burr Arch Truss bridge located at the entrance to Old Bedford Village. Originally built in 1880 in Reynoldsdale, it was moved to its present location in 1975 and carries vehicles over the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River.

Pennsylvania

Bedford County Burr Arch Truss Historic Bridges

Sheard's Mill Covered Bridge

Substantial 1873 covered bridge spanning 130 feet across Neshaminy Creek in Plumstead Township, Bucks County. Named for the historic mill it once served with distinctive Burr Arch construction.

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"Bucks County" "Burr Arch" "mill bridge"]

Knecht's Covered Bridge

Historic 1873 covered bridge spanning 110 feet across Neshaminy Creek in Plumstead Township, Bucks County. Features distinctive Burr Arch construction and excellent preservation.

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"Bucks County" "Burr Arch" "Neshaminy Creek"

Schofield Ford Covered Bridge

Substantial 1874 covered bridge spanning 150 feet across Neshaminy Creek in Tyler State Park, Bucks County. One of the longest covered bridges in the county featuring Town Lattice truss construction.

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"Bucks County" "longest bridge"] "Neshaminy Creek"

Discover America's Historic Covered Bridges

Bowser Covered Bridge

Snook's Covered Bridge

Dr. Kniseley Covered Bridge

Ryot Covered Bridge

Cuppett's Covered Bridge

Colvin Covered Bridge

Herline Covered Bridge

Turner's Covered Bridge

Claycomb Covered Bridge

Sheard's Mill Covered Bridge

Knecht's Covered Bridge

Schofield Ford Covered Bridge

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