Bells Mills Covered Bridge

Bells Mills Covered Bridge is a wooden structure that crosses Sewickley Creek, built with classical Greek design elements. The building has peaked roofs with simple columns and uses a special wood construction method called Burr truss to keep the structure stable.

Daniel McCain built this wooden bridge in 1850, when such structures were important connections across creeks. It was later added to the national register for historic sites and shows how bridge building worked during that time.

The red-painted structure shows how bridge builders blended practical engineering with architectural style in the mid-1800s. Walking through it, you can see how the Greek Revival elements reflect the artistic tastes of that era.

The bridge is located near major road connections and has a pull-off area on the western side for visitors. You can stop there, get out, and view the structure from outside or walk through it.

This is the last remaining bridge of its kind in the entire county, making it especially important to local history. Many people do not know that there once were several such bridges in the area.

Location: Pennsylvania

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.21920,-79.71030

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:46