Enslow Covered Bridge

About Enslow Covered Bridge

Enslow Covered Bridge, also known as Turkey Tail Covered Bridge, is a 110-foot covered bridge spanning Sherman Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. Built in 1904, it features a unique vehicle ford adjacent to the structure for larger vehicles.

History of Enslow Covered Bridge

Constructed in 1904 by an unknown builder, Enslow Covered Bridge is one of the last covered bridges built in Perry County during the traditional covered bridge era. It underwent major renovation in the late 1990s.

Architecture and Design

The bridge employs a Burr Arch Truss design and measures 110 feet in length and 16 feet in width. A distinctive feature is the adjacent vehicle ford that allows larger farming vehicles to cross Sherman Creek.

Visiting Enslow Covered Bridge

Enslow Covered Bridge is located on State Route 3003 (Three Springs Road), approximately 0.2 miles south of Route 274, near Blain in Jackson Township.