Walter's Mill Covered Bridge

About Walter's Mill Covered Bridge

Walter's Mill Covered Bridge is a 60-foot bridge originally built in 1859 and relocated to the Somerset Historical Center in the 1960s. It features combined Kingpost and Burr Arch Truss construction and spans Haupts Run.

History of Walter's Mill Covered Bridge

Walter's Mill Covered Bridge was originally constructed in 1859 (some sources say 1830) four miles south of Somerset, where it crossed Coxes Creek. In the 1960s, the bridge was moved to the grounds of the Somerset Historical Center to save it from destruction. In 1908, Burr Arch trusses were added to the original Kingpost trusses to strengthen the bridge for automobile traffic. Today it is also known as Cox Creek Covered Bridge.

Architecture and Design

The bridge uniquely features both Kingpost and Burr Arch Truss construction—originally built with Kingpost trusses, then strengthened with Burr Arches in 1908. At 60 feet in length, it now spans Haupts Run on the museum grounds. The bridge is only open to pedestrian traffic and sits near a 1700s farmhouse and a historic cider mill.

Visiting Walter's Mill Covered Bridge

Walter's Mill Covered Bridge is located on the grounds of the Somerset Historical Center, a museum that highlights the rural heritage of southwestern Pennsylvania. Park in the center's parking lot to visit the bridge. The historical center is located at 10649 Somerset Pike, Somerset, PA 15501. Next to the museum is the Quecreek Mine Rescue Monument commemorating the 2002 rescue of nine trapped miners.