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Pine Grove Covered Bridge
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Coordinates 39°47′37″N 76°02′41″W / 39.79361°N 76.04472°W / 39.79361; -76.04472
Crosses East Branch of Octoraro Creek
Locale Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Characteristics
Design Two span, double Burr arch King post truss
Total length 195 feet (59.4 m)
Width 15 feet (4.6 m)
History
Constructed by Elias McMellen
Construction begin 1884
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Location of the bridge in Lancaster County
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Location of Lancaster County in Pennsylvania

The Pine Grove Covered Bridge is a cool covered bridge that crosses the East Branch of Octoraro Creek. It sits right on the edge of Lancaster County and Chester County in Pennsylvania, United States. This bridge is special because it's the longest covered bridge in Lancaster County! A builder named Elias McMellen finished building it in 1884.

What Makes This Bridge Special?

The Pine Grove Covered Bridge has a unique design. It uses a two-span, wooden, double Burr arch truss system. This means it has two main sections and strong wooden arches that help support it. It's the only covered bridge with two spans that is still being used today!

How It's Built

The floor of the bridge, called the deck, is made from strong oak planks. On the outside, the bridge is painted red, which is a common color for covered bridges in Lancaster County. But if you go inside, you'll see the natural wood because it's not painted there. The paths leading up to the bridge are painted white.

Official Recognition

This historic bridge is officially recognized! Its special number in the World Guide to Covered Bridges is 38-15-22/38-36-41. In 1980, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical structure that is protected. You can find it at these coordinates: 39°47′36.6″N 76°2′39.6″W / 39.793500°N 76.044333°W / 39.793500; -76.044333.

Other Covered Bridges Nearby

If you love covered bridges, there's another one not too far from here!

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Map of the 29 existing covered bridges as of October, 2006 (clickable)

Gallery

  • Pine grove covered bridge-from above 1

    A view of the bridge from a distance, looking down from above.

  • Pine Grove Covered Bridge Wide Side View 3000px

    A wide view showing the side of the bridge.

  • Pine Grove Covered Bridge Three Quarters View 3008px

    A view of the bridge from a three-quarters angle.

  • Pine Grove Covered Bridge Inside 2000px

    Looking inside the bridge, you can see its double span Burr arch truss design.

  • Pine Grove Covered Bridge Burr Arch Truss 3008px

    A closer look at one of the strong wooden arches inside the bridge.

  • Pine grove covered bridge-double arch

    Another view of the double arch structure inside the bridge.

  • Pine grove covered bridge-from above 2

    A different view from above and slightly to the side.

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