Risser's Mill Covered Bridge facts for kids
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Risser's Mill Covered Bridge
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Formerly listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Mount Joy, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 0.1 acres (0.040 ha) |
| Built | 1872 |
| Architectural style | Burr arch |
| MPS | Covered Bridges of Lancaster County TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 80004612 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | 1980 |
| Removed from NRHP | December 05, 2003 |
The Risser's Mill Covered Bridge, also known as Horst's Mill Covered Bridge, was a special kind of bridge called a covered bridge. It crossed over Little Chiques Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, which is in Pennsylvania, United States. Sadly, the bridge was destroyed by fire on July 8, 2002.
After the fire, a new concrete bridge was built nearby. There are also plans to build a copy of the old covered bridge right where it used to be, using the original stone foundations. This bridge had a special number in the World Guide to Covered Bridges. It was also added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, which lists important historical places. It was later removed from this list in 2003.
Building the Risser's Mill Bridge
The Risser's Mill Covered Bridge was built in 1872. A skilled builder named Elias McMellen was in charge of its construction. He used a special design called a Burr arch truss. This design uses strong wooden arches to help support the bridge's weight.
How Big Was the Bridge?
The Risser's Mill Covered Bridge had specific measurements:
- Length: The bridge was 82 feet (about 25 meters) long from one end to the other.
- Width: It was 15 feet (about 4.6 meters) wide, which was enough for wagons and early cars to cross.
