Krickbaum Covered Bridge

About Krickbaum Covered Bridge

Krickbaum Covered Bridge, also known as Kreigbaum Covered Bridge, spans the South Branch of Roaring Creek between Cleveland Township in Columbia County and Ralpho Township in Northumberland County. Built in 1876, this 62-foot Queenpost Truss bridge is named after William Krickbaum's grist mill that once stood near the bridge site.

History of Krickbaum Covered Bridge

George W. Reefer built this bridge in 1876 for a cost of $732.00, a substantial sum for the time. The bridge is named after William Krickbaum, who operated a grist mill near the bridge site. As a border bridge, it has been jointly owned and maintained by both Columbia and Northumberland Counties throughout its history. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 8, 1979, as part of the covered bridges thematic resources.

Architecture and Design

Krickbaum Covered Bridge utilizes the Queenpost Truss design, which is well-suited for shorter spans. The bridge spans 62 feet (some sources say 68 feet) over the South Branch of Roaring Creek. The structure has a deck width of 13.5 feet and a vertical clearance of 11.8 feet. The bridge remains open to vehicle traffic and is maintained by both counties.

Visiting Krickbaum Covered Bridge

The bridge is located on All Saints Cemetery Road (also known as Airport Road), east of Happy Valley Road and a short distance north of Bear Gap, Pennsylvania. It is one of four covered bridges that span the boundary between Columbia and Northumberland Counties along the South Branch of Roaring Creek. Parking is a bit tricky, but there is room to pull off to the side of the road along All Saints Road. Visitors looking for other covered bridges nearby can continue to nearby Knoebels Amusement Resort or explore the other bridges in the Columbia-Northumberland border region.