Walkersville Covered Bridge
Walkersville Covered Bridge, Covered bridge in Lewis County, United States.
Description
Walkersville Covered Bridge is a covered bridge that crosses the West Fork River in Lewis County. It features red wooden siding on its exterior and a metal roof sheltering the timber structure beneath.
History
The bridge was constructed in 1903 as an engineering solution for rural communities in the region. It earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981, marking its importance to local heritage.
Culture
The structure maintains its position on the National Register of Historic Places since 1981, representing the architectural techniques of early American bridge construction.
Practical
The bridge can be reached from County Route 19/17, which connects near a major highway in the area. Arriving with some time to spare allows you to walk around the structure and view it from different angles.
Did you know?
The timber frame construction incorporates specific design elements of the Queenpost Truss style, spanning the right fork of the West Fork River.
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