New Germantown Covered Bridge

The New Germantown Covered Bridge is a wooden structure spanning Shermans Creek in Jackson Township with vertical support beams and a timber frame design. The bridge maintains its covered walkway format with a roof that protects the crossing from weather.

This structure was built in the late 1800s to provide passage across the creek for the growing community. Its designation as a historic site reflects the engineering approach that builders of that period used for crossing waterways.

The bridge shows how local communities once crossed this creek as part of their daily lives. Its timber design reflects the building skills that were common in rural Pennsylvania during that era.

The bridge is accessible from a local road and provides a direct route across the creek for vehicles and pedestrians. Plan a short visit to examine the wooden structure and walk across while appreciating how the design keeps the interior dry.

The bridge uses a vertical post support system that differs from many other covered bridges found in the region. This particular construction method allowed builders to span the creek reliably using wood from nearby sources.