Erb's Covered Bridge, Covered bridge at Rothsville, United States.
Erb's Covered Bridge spans Hammer Creek with a single span design incorporating wooden double Burr arch trusses and steel hanger rods for structural support.
The bridge was constructed in 1849 for 700 dollars on the Erb family tract, then reconstructed by John G. Bowman in 1887 for 1744 dollars.
The bridge maintains the traditional Lancaster County appearance with its red painted exterior and interior surfaces, along with white painted approaches.
Located on Erb's Bridge Road north of Picnic Woods Road, the structure measures 80 feet in length with a deck width of 13 feet.
The bridge received designation in the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 under structure number 80003536 and carries identification code WGCB 38-36-34.
Location: Ephrata Township
Location: Warwick Township
GPS coordinates: 40.16780,-76.24390
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46
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