Colemanville Covered Bridge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Colemanville Covered Bridge |
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Wide view of the side of the bridge
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| Coordinates | 39°53′56″N 76°20′32″W / 39.89889°N 76.34222°W |
| Carries | T412 / T398 |
| Crosses | Pequea Creek |
| Locale | Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Official name | Pequea #12 Bridge |
| Other name(s) | Martic Forge |
| Maintained by | Lancaster County |
| NBI Number | 367224040815120 |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 170 ft (52 m) |
| Width | 15 ft (4.6 m) |
| Height | 11.5 ft (3.5 m) |
| Load limit | 11 t (12 short tons) |
| History | |
| Constructed by | James C. Carpenter |
| MPS | Covered Bridges of Lancaster County TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 80003534 |
| Added to NRHP | December 11, 1980 |
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The Colemanville Covered Bridge is a special kind of covered bridge in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It stretches over the Pequea Creek. This bridge is the second-longest single-span covered bridge still in use in Lancaster County. Only the Hunsecker's Mill Covered Bridge is longer.
People sometimes call it the Martic Forge Covered Bridge or the Pequea #12 Bridge. It has a unique design that helps it stay strong. The bridge uses a single span of wood with a special type of support called a double Burr arch truss. It also has strong steel rods to help hold it up.
The floor of the bridge is made from tough oak planks. The whole bridge is painted red, which is a common color for covered bridges in Lancaster County. Even the paths leading up to the bridge are painted red with white trim.
This bridge is officially known as WGCB Number 38-36-26 in the World Guide to Covered Bridges. In 1980, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical structure. You can find the bridge on Fox Hollow Road, just south of Pennsylvania route 324. It's located in Martic Township, Pennsylvania.
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History of the Colemanville Bridge
The Colemanville Covered Bridge was first built in 1856. A builder named James C. Carpenter constructed it. The original cost was about $2,244.
Rebuilding After Floods
The bridge has faced challenges over the years. It was damaged twice by big floods. After these floods, parts of the bridge had to be rebuilt.
- In 1938, Edmund Gardner helped with some repairs.
- Then, in 1973, David Esh worked on rebuilding parts of it.
Major Restoration in 1992
The biggest repair happened in 1992. Lancaster County completely rebuilt the bridge. This big project cost $350,000. During this restoration, they made an important change. The bridge was lifted higher by 6 feet (1.8 m). It was also moved a few feet to the west. These changes were made to protect it from future flood damage.
Images for kids
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A view of the bridge from the air #1
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A view of the bridge from the air #2
