Hillsgrove Covered Bridge

Hillsgrove Bridge is a red wooden structure that spans Loyalsock Creek with Burr arch trusses and long narrow openings fitted with wooden shutters. The bridge displays typical construction methods from its era with heavy timber framing throughout.

Built in 1850, this structure earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 as Sullivan County's first listed bridge. The construction by a young craftsman became a significant example of local bridge building from that era.

The bridge displays rules from the 1800s about speed limits, animal traffic, and fire safety, preserving how local people managed movement across Loyalsock Creek long ago. You can still see these written regulations painted on the wooden structure today.

The bridge sits about 2.6 miles northeast of Hillsgrove village and is easy to reach by car. It is a good spot for taking photos or learning about local history from a quieter location.

Between 1870 and 1890, the bridge served as a landing point for lumber rafts moving through the local timber trade network. This role shows how central the bridge was to the region's economy during the height of the logging industry.

Location: Hillsgrove Township

Length: 57 m

GPS coordinates: 41.46080,-76.67080

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:27