Waterford Covered Bridge
Waterford Covered Bridge, Covered wooden bridge in Waterford Township, Pennsylvania
Description
Waterford Covered Bridge is a wooden crossing in Waterford Township, Pennsylvania that spans LeBoeuf Creek with a distinctive red exterior. The structure uses a Town lattice truss design with diagonal wooden beams characteristic of its era.
History
Brothers Charles and James Phelps built this crossing in 1875 using local materials and traditional construction techniques of the time. The structure served as a key transportation link for the region.
Culture
The structure represents one of nineteen remaining lattice truss bridges in Pennsylvania, demonstrating the architectural methods of nineteenth-century American bridge construction.
Practical
The bridge has undergone substantial restoration work to ensure structural safety and longevity. When visiting, take time to walk through and observe the wooden construction details from inside.
Did you know?
The structure retains original saw marks from the 19th-century milling process visible on its wooden beams. These marks reflect the handiwork of its original builders and survive beneath modern reinforcements.
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