Kochenderfer Covered Bridge

About Kochenderfer Covered Bridge

Kochenderfer Covered Bridge is a 71-foot covered bridge crossing Big Buffalo Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. Built in 1919 by the Adair Brothers, it is the most recently constructed of the historic covered bridges in the county.

History of Kochenderfer Covered Bridge

Constructed in 1919 by the Adair Brothers, Kochenderfer Covered Bridge represents the end of the covered bridge building era in Perry County. Despite being the newest bridge, it is in poorer condition as it is privately owned.

Architecture and Design

The bridge features a Queenpost Truss design with a kingpost, somewhat unusual for Perry County where Burr Arch Truss bridges predominate. It measures 71 feet in length and 18 feet in width.

Visiting Kochenderfer Covered Bridge

Kochenderfer Covered Bridge is located alongside Route 332, approximately one mile south of Saville. As the bridge is privately owned, visitors should respect any posted signs.