Gilpin's Falls Covered Bridge

The wooden structure spans 119 feet across North East Creek, featuring a Burr arch through truss design with Eastern White Pine trusses and floor beams.

Built in 1860 by Joseph Johnson for $2,000, the bridge served local communities and mills, including Samuel Gilpin's flour mill near the waterway.

The bridge represents nineteenth-century American engineering methods, demonstrating the period's approach to protecting wooden structures from weather conditions.

Visitors can access the bridge site throughout the year, with nearby parking areas and opportunities for photography along the North East Creek.

The structure stands as Maryland's longest covered bridge, maintaining its original architectural elements through multiple restoration projects since 1959.

Location: Cecil County

Inception: 1860

GPS coordinates: 39.64880,-75.95560

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45