Glessner Bridge, Wooden covered bridge in Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania, US.
The Glessner Bridge stretches 90 feet across the Stonycreek River, featuring a multiple Kingpost truss design with half-height plank siding and tin-covered gable roof.
Built in 1881 by Tobias Glessner, this transportation structure earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in December 1980 for its engineering significance.
The bridge represents one of ten covered bridges in Somerset County, demonstrating the prevalent architectural methods and materials used in 19th-century American bridge construction.
Located northwest of Shanksville off Legislative Route 55068, the bridge maintains its original function as a crossing point for vehicles over the Stonycreek River.
The structure incorporates distinctive architectural elements, including a Kingpost truss system and specific measurements of 56 feet in length and 13 feet in width.
Location: Pennsylvania
GPS coordinates: 40.02580,-78.92110
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46
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