Pennsylvania - American Covered Bridges

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Hassenplug Covered Bridge

Hassenplug Covered Bridge is the oldest covered bridge in Pennsylvania and the oldest drivable covered bridge in the United States. Built in 1825, this 80-foot Burr Arch Truss bridge crosses Buffalo Creek in Mifflinburg and celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2025.

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Buffalo Creek Burr Arch Truss Historic Bridges

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Himmel's Church Covered Bridge

Himmel's Church Covered Bridge, also known as Rebuck Covered Bridge, is Pennsylvania's only candy-striped covered bridge. Built in 1874, this unique 43-foot Multiple Kingpost Truss bridge features distinctive red and white striped paint and crosses Schwaben Creek.

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Candy-Striped Bridge Historic Bridges Multiple Kingpost Truss

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Rishel Covered Bridge

Rishel Covered Bridge is the oldest covered bridge in Pennsylvania and possibly the oldest in the United States. Built in 1830, this 121-foot Burr Arch Truss bridge crosses Chillisquaque Creek in northern Northumberland County.

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Burr Arch Truss Chillisquaque Creek Historic Bridges

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Pine Valley Covered Bridge

Beautiful 1842 covered bridge spanning 81 feet across Tohickon Creek in Plumstead Township, Bucks County. One of the oldest covered bridges in the county with excellent preservation.

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"Bucks County" "Burr Arch" "oldest bridge"]

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South Perkasie Covered Bridge

Historic 1832 covered bridge spanning 78 feet across Tohickon Creek in Perkasie, Bucks County. One of the oldest covered bridges in Pennsylvania, featuring distinctive Burr Arch construction.

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"Bucks County" "Burr Arch" "oldest bridge"]

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Cabin Run Covered Bridge

Picturesque 1871 covered bridge spanning 82 feet across Cabin Run Creek in Plumstead Township, Bucks County. One of the most photographed covered bridges in Pennsylvania.

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"Bucks County" "Burr Arch" "Cabin Run Creek"

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Uhlerstown Covered Bridge

Impressive 1832 covered bridge spanning 101 feet across Tinicum Creek near the Delaware River in Tinicum Township, Bucks County. One of Pennsylvania's oldest and longest covered bridges.

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"Bucks County" "Burr Arch" "Delaware River"

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Loux Covered Bridge

Charming 1874 covered bridge spanning 60 feet across Tohickon Creek in Bedminster Township, Bucks County. Popular photography location featuring classic Pennsylvania covered bridge architecture.

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"Bedminster Township" "Bucks County" "Burr Arch"

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Erwinna Covered Bridge

Historic 1832 covered bridge spanning 56 feet across Lodi Creek in Tinicum Township, Bucks County. The longest single-span covered bridge in Bucks County and one of Pennsylvania's oldest.

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"Bucks County" "Burr Arch" "Delaware River"

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Rapps Dam Covered Bridge

Unique 1866 Town Lattice covered bridge spanning 90 feet across French Creek in East Coventry Township. One of only two Town Lattice truss bridges in Chester County.

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Chester

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Mary Ann Pyle Covered Bridge

Chester County's oldest covered bridge, built in 1842. This charming 60-foot Burr Arch spans Doe Run in West Marlborough Township, representing nearly 200 years of Pennsylvania history.

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Chester

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Linton Stevens Covered Bridge

Stunning 1881 Burr Arch covered bridge spanning 120 feet across French Creek in East Vincent Township. Also known as Speakman No. 1, this is one of Chester County's most photographed bridges.

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Chester

Hassenplug Covered Bridge

Himmel's Church Covered Bridge

Rishel Covered Bridge

Pine Valley Covered Bridge

South Perkasie Covered Bridge

Cabin Run Covered Bridge

Uhlerstown Covered Bridge

Loux Covered Bridge

Erwinna Covered Bridge

Rapps Dam Covered Bridge

Mary Ann Pyle Covered Bridge

Linton Stevens Covered Bridge

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