Enslow Covered Bridge
Enslow Covered Bridge, also known as Turkey Tail Covered Bridge, is a 110-foot Burr Arch Truss bridge built in 1904. It features a unique vehicle ford adjacent to the bridge for larger vehicles.
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.
