Bitzer's Mill Covered Bridge, Covered bridge in West Earl Township, US
The wooden Bitzer's Mill Covered Bridge spans 90 feet across the Conestoga River with red exterior walls and a 15-foot-wide passage.
George Fink and Sam Reamsnyder constructed this bridge in 1846 for $1,115, making it the oldest operational covered bridge in Lancaster County.
The bridge's traditional red paint color represents the characteristic appearance of covered bridges throughout Lancaster County's agricultural landscape.
The bridge maintains a strict height restriction of 10 feet 6 inches, requiring vehicles to carefully check clearance before attempting to cross.
The structure combines a double Burr arch truss design with additional steel hanger rods and oak planks reinforced by steel I-beams underneath.
Location: West Earl Township
GPS coordinates: 40.14040,-76.15190
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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