A drive through Pennsylvania leads to plenty of surprises – from unexpected waterfalls to one-of-a-kind roadside attractions. Chances are we’ll pass a covered bridge or two, too. Covered bridges harken back to a simpler time. At one time, in fact, Pennsylvania had more than 1,500 covered bridges. That number has since dwindled to around 200 today. If you’re up for a bit of exploration, head to these four covered bridges in Pennsylvania. Driving time is just a half an hour and spans 16 miles.
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- Kintersburg Covered Bridge
Indiana County Parks & Trails Kintersburg Covered Bridge, Musser Rd, Marion Center, PA 15759, USA
Indiana County Parks & Trails Indiana County’s home to four covered bridges, including Kintersburg Covered Bridge. Passing over Crooked Creek, the covered bridge opened in 1877. It cost a mere $893 to build and shuttled traffic over the creek until 1974. Kintersburg Covered Bridge boasts a Howe truss design, the only one of its style in Indiana County.
- Harmon Covered Bridge
Indiana County Parks & Trails Harmon Covered Bridge, 2544 Donahue Rd, Creekside, PA 15732, USA
Indiana County Parks & Trails Harmon Covered Bridge was the last of the Indiana County Covered Bridges, built in 1910. Nestled in Indiana County farm country, the covered bridge crosses over Plum Creek. Built at a cost of just $525, construction took only 30 days. Today, it’s a popular spot for snapping photos in all seasons.
- Trusal Covered Bridge
Indiana County Parks & Trails Trusal Bridge, Trusal Rd, Creekside, PA 15732, USA
Indiana County Parks & Trails You may have heard Trusal Bridge referred to as Dice’s Bridge; both are common names for the covered bridge. The bridge is known for a few things. It’s the oldest, built in 1870, and the shortest bridge in Indiana County. It measures just 41 feet. Trusal Bridge sits near Harmon Bridge.
- Thomas Covered Bridge
Indiana County Parks & Trails Thomas Covered Bridge, 180 Thomas Covered Bridge Rd, Indiana, PA 15701, USA
Indiana County Parks & Trails Built in 1879, Thomas Covered Bridge crosses Crooked Creek and originally cost just under $550 to build. When it was reconstructed in 1998, the total bill came to $1 million. The charming covered bridge measures 85 feet long.
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Indiana County Parks & Trails
Kintersburg Covered Bridge, Musser Rd, Marion Center, PA 15759, USA
Indiana County’s home to four covered bridges, including Kintersburg Covered Bridge. Passing over Crooked Creek, the covered bridge opened in 1877. It cost a mere $893 to build and shuttled traffic over the creek until 1974. Kintersburg Covered Bridge boasts a Howe truss design, the only one of its style in Indiana County.
Harmon Covered Bridge, 2544 Donahue Rd, Creekside, PA 15732, USA
Harmon Covered Bridge was the last of the Indiana County Covered Bridges, built in 1910. Nestled in Indiana County farm country, the covered bridge crosses over Plum Creek. Built at a cost of just $525, construction took only 30 days. Today, it’s a popular spot for snapping photos in all seasons.
Trusal Bridge, Trusal Rd, Creekside, PA 15732, USA
You may have heard Trusal Bridge referred to as Dice’s Bridge; both are common names for the covered bridge. The bridge is known for a few things. It’s the oldest, built in 1870, and the shortest bridge in Indiana County. It measures just 41 feet. Trusal Bridge sits near Harmon Bridge.
Indiana County Parks & Trails
Thomas Covered Bridge, 180 Thomas Covered Bridge Rd, Indiana, PA 15701, USA
Built in 1879, Thomas Covered Bridge crosses Crooked Creek and originally cost just under $550 to build. When it was reconstructed in 1998, the total bill came to $1 million. The charming covered bridge measures 85 feet long.
Do you have any favorite covered bridges in Pennsylvania? Tell us about them in the comments! Did you know that Pennsylvania’s also home to a haunted covered bridge? Will you experience the paranormal when you visit Sachs Covered Bridge in Gettysburg?
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