Opened 1884 Area 404.7 m² Bridge type Burr Truss | Construction begin 1884 Total length 62 m Width 4.6 m | |
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Crosses East Branch of Octoraro Creek Design Two span, double Burr arch truss Similar White Rock Forge Covered, Mercer's Mill Covered, Jackson's Sawmill Covered, Neff's Mill Covered Bridge, Glen Hope Covered Bridge | ||
The Pine Grove Covered Bridge is a covered bridge that spans the East Branch of Octoraro Creek on the border between Lancaster County and Chester County in Pennsylvania, United States. It is the longest covered bridge in Lancaster County.
Contents
- Map of Pine Grove Covered Bridge Nottingham PA 19362 USA
- History
- Dimensions
- Nearby covered bridges
- References
Map of Pine Grove Covered Bridge, Nottingham, PA 19362, USA
The bridge has a two-span, wooden, double Burr arch truss design with the addition of steel hanger rods. It is the only two-span covered bridge still in use. The other two-span bridge, Herr's Mill Covered Bridge, is located on private property. The bridge's deck is made from oak planks. It is painted red, the traditional color of Lancaster County covered bridges on the outside, but is not painted on the inside. Both approaches to the bridge are painted in the traditional white color.
The bridge's WGCB Number is 38-15-22/38-36-41. Added in 1980, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as structure number 80003521. It is located at 39°47′36.6″N 76°2′39.6″W (39.7935, -76.04433).
History
The bridge was built in 1884 by Elias McMellen.