Waterford Covered Bridge

The Brotherton Bridge spans 85 feet across LeBoeuf Creek with a distinctive red exterior and features a Town lattice truss design with diagonal wooden beams.

Brothers Charles and James Phelps constructed this transportation link in 1875, using local materials and traditional engineering methods to create the crossing structure.

The structure represents one of nineteen remaining lattice truss bridges in Pennsylvania, demonstrating the architectural methods of nineteenth-century American bridge construction.

Located at coordinates 41°56′28″N 79°57′48″W, the bridge underwent a $3.5 million restoration that included new beams, decking, and security cameras for protection.

The bridge contains preserved saw marks from original milling processes while incorporating modern structural reinforcements to maintain both historical accuracy and safety standards.

Location: Waterford Township

Inception: 1875

GPS coordinates: 41.94110,-79.96330

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29