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(GPS N 40 21.03 W77 25.45)
(#38-50-04 #2)
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...
(GPS 40 20.038 W77 28.228)
(#38-50-03)
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.
(GPS N40 19.48 W77 31.48)
(#38-50-13)
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.)
(GPS N40 27.35 W77 10.18)
(#38-50-18)
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.
(GPS N40 21.82 W77 06.98)
(#38-50-16)
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.
(GPS N40 19.74 W77 29.49)
(#38-50-14)
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.
(GPS N40 29.38 W77 09.48)
(#38-50-17)
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.
(GPS N40 25.45 W77 23.19)
(#38-50-09)
Kochenderfer
bridge was built in 1919 by Adair Brothers and crosses Big Buffalo creek. The
bridge is closed to traffic and is privately owned. The bridge length is 71 feet
and the width is 18 feet, the truss is a Queenpost design with a
kingpost. The bridge seems to be in fair condition. and can use some
renovation....The is located alongside of Route 332, approximately 1 mile
south of Saville and the Saville bridge, in Saville Twp.
(GPS N40 18.91 W77 32.72)
(#38-50-12)
Mount
Pleasant bridge was built in 1918 by L.M. Wentzel and is owned by Perry county.
It crosses the Sherman creek and is used by daily traffic the length is 60 feet
and the width is 17 feet 9 inches.. The location of the bridge is on
Twp. Route 304, Mt. Pleasant Road, just south of the State Route 274 in Mt.
Pleasant, Jackson Twp. When we were there the bridge had gone under some
renovation, it looked like new concrete sides at both ends of the bridge,
new boards were obvious on both sides of the bridge...The structure looked to be
in very good condition. The surrounding country side really sets this bridge
off, if you are a photographer it is a great place to capture a Amish wagon
going across the bridge to add a little nostalgia to your photo.
(GPS N40 18.40 W77 34.09)
(#38-50-11)
New
Germantown bridge was built in 1891 by John W. Fry utilizing a truss of
Queenpost with a kingpost. The bridge crosses Sherman's creek and is used by
daily traffic. The length is 74 feet and the with is 12 ft.. The county owns and
maintains the structure.. Again the bridge sits in a very attractive
setting and is in great condition... The location of the bridge is on Twp Rt.
302, just southeast of New Germantown in Toboyne Twp.
(GPS N40 34.07 W77 00.90)
(#38-50-06)
Red
bridge was built in 1886 and the builder is unknown. The bridge crosses Wildcat
creek In Liverpool twp. The structure utilizes the multiple kingpost truss, the
length is 55 feet and the width is 15 feet. It is only open to foot traffic.
This bridge has been bypassed by state route 1005 and sits on private property.
Again this is another bridge that is in need of major repair. We had
visited the structure in the winter and by the looks of the surrounding
area I doubt if you can get a good look at it once the undergrowth starts...
The bridge is located along side of State Route 1005, standing on the east side
of the road, 0.2 miles north of State Route 1010, southeast of Liverpool in
Liverpool Twp.
(GPS N40 20.15 W77 18.57)
(#38-50-10)
Rice
bridge was built in 1869 utilizing the Burr truss with two queen posts and
crosses Sherman's creek. The length of the bridge is 132 feet and 18
feet wide. Perry county owns this and maintains this structure. The bridge is
open to daily traffic, the bridge is in good condition. Rice has a
beautiful surroundings and seems to have had some refurbishing
when I was there in 2003. This is another one of
Pennsylvania's proud historical heritage.
The
bridge is located on Township Route 333, approximately 0.4 mile south of
Landisburg in Tyrone twp.
(GPS N40 26.26 W77 23.77)
(#38-50-07 #2)
Saville bridge was
built in 1903 using the Burr truss the bridge spans Big Buffalo
creek. The length of the bridge is 60 ft and the width is 17 ft. The builder was
L.M. Wentzel. The owner of the bridge is the state of Pennsylvania. The bridge
is open to daily traffic. I have notice this bridge will in fair repair,
this I can not understand since it is owned by the state. You will notice
some boards missing and the structure was unpainted for some time. The bridge is
located on State Route 4001, just south of Saville in Saville
Twp.
(GPS N40 21.57 W77 22.37)
(#38-50-15)
Waggoner
bridge was built in 1889 utilizing the Burr truss, the structure crosses
Bixler's Run. The length of the bridge is 84 ft. and the width is 17 ft.
The builder was Joseph D. Lightner. The owner is private. The condition of
the bridge is very poor, and this usually happens to our covered bridges that
are privately owned. The setting of this bridge could be beautiful
if maintained. The bridge is located along side and old stone
gristmill with the dam and portions of the mill race still present, what a grand
tourist attraction this would make. The structure was suppose to open to
foot traffic, but I found a 6 ft. fencing screen blocking the
entrance. The location of the bridge is on Twp Rt. 579, just north of State Rt.
850 or State Rt. 274 (these state routes run concurrently at this point) 1.5
miles west of Loysville, between Tyrone and Northeast of Madison Twps
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