Lippincott Covered Bridge

About Lippincott Covered Bridge

Lippincott Covered Bridge, also known as Cox Farm Covered Bridge, is a 27-foot Kingpost Truss bridge built in 1943 near Waynesburg. It is the shortest covered bridge in Greene County and was constructed during World War II using wood due to steel shortages.

History of Lippincott Covered Bridge

Lippincott Covered Bridge was built in 1943, making it one of the newest historical covered bridges in Pennsylvania. It was constructed out of wood instead of steel due to material shortages during World War II. The bridge was completely restored in 2013 through grant funding, which replaced deteriorated wood and installed five steel beams to carry traffic loads. This restoration gave it a very polished, well-maintained appearance.

Architecture and Design

The bridge uses a Kingpost Truss design, the simplest of truss styles typically used for shorter spans. At only 27 feet long, it is the shortest covered bridge in Greene County and one of the shortest in Pennsylvania. The bridge features horizontal siding, a sheet metal roof, one concrete abutment and one stone and mortar abutment reinforced with concrete.

Visiting Lippincott Covered Bridge

Lippincott Covered Bridge is located fairly close to the county seat of Waynesburg, making it easily accessible. Despite being near a fairly busy road, the area around the bridge is quite scenic. There is ample room for cars to pull off alongside the road on the far side of the bridge. Nearby, Lippincott Alpacas offers farm tours for visitors interested in extending their trip.