McConnell's Mill Covered Bridge

McConnell's Mill Covered Bridge is a wooden crossing over Slippery Rock Creek in northwestern Pennsylvania with red exterior walls and sturdy stone piers. The structure connects both banks and provides access to hiking trails and the historic mill complex in the adjoining state park.

The structure was built during the second half of the 19th century and belongs to a small group of covered bridges ever constructed in this county. Only a handful of these structures survive today, making it a rare example of this construction method from that era.

The bridge once served as a vital transportation link for moving goods from the local mill to surrounding communities. It reflects the role such structures played in connecting rural settlements during Pennsylvania's industrial development.

The crossing is located within a state park and allows visitors easy access to hiking trails and the mill area. The location is easily reached and offers ample parking space along with room to explore the surrounding landscape.

The structure uses a special truss system with wooden compression members and iron rods, a construction method found in only a few surviving bridges in this state. This technical feature made the bridge more durable and allowed it to carry heavy loads for decades.

Location: Slippery Rock Township

Inception: 1874

GPS coordinates: 40.95278,-80.17028

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22