Mt. Pleasant Covered Bridge
Perry County has fourteen covered bridges, and of these, there are three that are in need of repair, Books (which is in the last stage of falling into the creek it crosses) . Red bridge is very poorly maintained along with Wagoner Mill..These bridges have a great historical value to our state and it would be such a disaster to leave something so magnificent go. I just hope somebody in Perry county has on their agenda to reconstruct and repair these fine structures.
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Adair's Covered Bridge
Adairs Bridge was built in 1864 using the Burr truss, it is 150 ft. long and 14 ft. 3 in. long, the builder is unknown. It crosses Sherman creek ,and is located on state route 3008 just south of Cisna Run in southwest Madison twp. The bridge was in good condition and open to traffic when these photos were taken (March 2003). The bridge is nestled between two ridges of the Allegheny Mountain range-the Tuscarora Mountain and the Blue Mountain. This a beautiful structure to photograph...
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Bistline Covered Bridge
This structure was built in 1871 with the Burr truss design, it is 13 feet 6 in. long and the builder is unknown. The bridge crosses Sherman creek and is open to traffic. The bridge is in fair condition but needs work. It is located in a pretty country setting on route 3005, approximately 0.8 mile north of Couchtown and 1.5 miles south of Andersonburg, in southwest Madison Twp.
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Books Covered Bridge
The bridge was built in 1884 and the builder is unknown, the length of the bridge is 70 ft. the width is 17 feet and uses a single span. The bridge design is the Burr truss. The location of the bridge is On state Route 3003, approximately 0.2 miles south of State Route 274, about 1 mile southwest of Blain, in Jackson Township. As of this date ( 2003) this bridge is closed, most of the floor is laying in Sherman creek. The bridge at the present time is an eye sore. I can only hope the people of Perry county do something soon to save this historic structure. (Update: This bridge was rebuilt in 2004, as I had wished the county did save this beauty. I hope to get more recent photos soon.)
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Clay Covered Bridge
Clay (Wahneta ) covered bridge was built in 1890 by George Harting it is located in Little Buffalo State park and crosses the Little Buffalo creek. The length of the bridge is 82 feet with a width of 15 feet and is open to foot traffic only. The bridge is beautifully maintained and I would think the reason being is that it is located in Little Buffalo State Park where it was moved to its present location. The park in itself is beautiful with plenty of parking and nice lake for family outings.
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Dellville Covered Bridge
Dellville bridge was built in 1889 by
Andrew Clouser and crosses the Sherman creek, it is owned by the county.
The bridge uses the Burr arch design, it is 174 feet long and 20 feet wide. The
bridge is opened to traffic and is used quite extensively. This is the longest
and widest bridge in Perry county, and I will say it is in the most beautiful of
settings and well maintained. This would have to go on my favorites list
of covered bridges that are a must see in Pennsylvania...The bridge is
located on Twp. Rt. 456, Pine Hill Road, just south of Dellville in
Wheatfield Twp.
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Enslow Covered Bridge
This structure was built in 1904 using the Burr truss design, the length is 110 feet and 16 feet wide, the builder is unknown. The bridge is owned and maintained by Perry county and crosses Sherman's creek. When I photographed this bridge it looked like it just went under major renovation all the abutments looked like new with mountain stone facing, also new asphalt had been put down at the entrance of each side of the bridge..The bridge is opened to daily traffic.. As you can see by the photos the bridge sits in a beautiful countryside...The bridges location is on Township Route 312, Adams Grove Road, just east of State Route 3006, approximately 1 mile southeast of Blain, in Jackson Twp.
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Fleishers Covered Bridge
Fleisher bridge was built in 1887 using the Burr truss design, the length is 125 feet and 17 feet wide, it crosses Big Buffalo creek. The builder of the bridge was Yohn and Ritter, Perry county owns and maintains the bridge. As of 2003 the bridge was open to traffic and in good condition. The location of the bridge is on Township Route 477, Fairground road, approximately 1 mile northwest of Newport, in Oliver Township.
