About
Leatherman Covered Bridge crosses the South Branch of Pigeon Creek on Leatherman Bridge Road in North Bethlehem Township, Washington County, northwest of Cokeburg and near Scenery Hill.
History
The exact construction date is unknown. Because the original planks were sawn, the bridge is believed to have been built after 1860. It may be named for Joseph Letherman, an early doctor in the area, although the spelling differs. The bridge was restored in 1998. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 1979, as part of the Covered Bridges of Washington and Greene Counties listing, and is a Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation landmark.
Design
Leatherman is a queenpost truss bridge about 36 feet long and 12 feet wide, known for its barn-like appearance.
Visiting
The county owns and maintains the bridge, which is open to vehicular traffic with a posted 15-ton weight limit.
Sources: Leatherman Covered Bridge, coveredbridges.net, Leatherman Covered Bridge, Wikipedia, Leatherman Covered Bridge 38-63-20, dalejtravis.com
Photo: Jerrye and Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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