Pine Grove Covered Bridge
Template:Infobox bridge The Pine Grove Covered Bridge is a covered bridge that spans the East Branch of Octoraro Creek on the border between Lancaster County and Chester County in Pennsylvania, United States. It is the longest covered bridge in Lancaster County. The bridge was built in 1884 by Elias McMellen.[1]
Background
The bridge has a two-span, wooden, double Burr arch truss design with the addition of steel hanger rods. It is the only two-span covered bridge still in use. The bridge's deck is made from oak planks. It is painted red, the traditional color of Lancaster County covered bridges on the outside, but is not painted on the inside. Both approaches to the bridge are painted in the traditional white color.
The bridge's WGCB Number is 38-15-22/38-36-41. Added in 1980, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as structure number 80003521.[2] It is located at 39°47′36.6″N 76°2′39.6″W / 39.793500°N 76.044333°W (39.7935, -76.04433).[3]
Nearby covered bridges
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- White Rock Forge Covered Bridge, about 4.4 miles (7.1 km) northwest on White Rock Road, via Asheville and King Pen Roads.
Gallery
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Far away view from above
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Wide view
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Three-quarters view
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Inside of the bridge showing the double span Burr arch truss
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A closeup view of one of the arches
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View of interior double arch
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View from above and to the side
See also
- Burr arch truss
- List of bridges documented by the Historic American Engineering Record in Pennsylvania
- List of Lancaster County covered bridges
References
- ↑ Susan M. Zacher (July 1980). National Register of Historic Places Registration: Pennsylvania MPS Pine Grove Covered Bridge. National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved December 15, 2025. (Template:NationalArchivesNote)
- ↑ "PENNSYLVANIA - Lancaster County". National Register of Historic Places. Retrieved March 20, 2007.
- ↑ Travis, Dale. "38-15-22/38-36-41". Round Barns & Covered Bridges. Retrieved August 8, 2006.
Bibliography
- McCain, Dr. Roger A. "Pine Grove Bridge". A Guide to Old Covered Bridges of Southeastern Pennsylvania and nearby areas. Retrieved August 3, 2006.
- "Pine Grove Covered Bridge". Lancaster County Pennsylvania Dutch Country Official Visitors Center. Pennsylvania Dutch Convention & Visitors Bureau. 2006. Archived from the original on March 17, 2006. Retrieved July 7, 2006.
- "The Covered Bridges of Lancaster County". Lancaster County, PA Government Portal. County of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. November 9, 2001. Archived from the original on December 26, 2005. Retrieved July 7, 2006.
External links
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- Covered bridges in Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Covered bridges in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Covered bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania
- Bridges completed in 1884
- Historic American Engineering Record in Pennsylvania
- National Register of Historic Places in Chester County, Pennsylvania
- National Register of Historic Places in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
- Road bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania
- Wooden bridges in Pennsylvania
- Burr Truss bridges in the United States