Schlicher Covered Bridge facts for kids
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Schlicher Covered Bridge
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The bridge in October 2006
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 Location in Pennsylvania
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| Location | Legislative Route 39058 near Allentown, North Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 0.1 acres (0.040 ha) |
| Built | 1882 |
| Architectural style | Burr truss |
| MPS | Covered Bridges of the Delaware River Watershed TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 80003555 |
| Added to NRHP | December 1, 1980 |
The Schlicher Covered Bridge is a special old wooden bridge in North Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania. It's called a "covered bridge" because it has a roof and sides, just like a house! This bridge helps people cross Jordan Creek. It was built a long time ago, in 1882, and is a cool piece of history.
Discover the Schlicher Covered Bridge
This historic bridge is 108 feet (about 33 meters) long. It uses a special design called a Burr Truss. This design helps make the bridge very strong. It has wooden planks on its sides and a pointed roof. The bridge crosses over the Jordan Creek.
A Historic Landmark
The Schlicher Covered Bridge is so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. This list includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history. Being on this list helps protect the bridge for future generations.
A New Look for the Bridge
In 2009, the bridge was closed to cars and trucks. It was getting old and needed some major work. Plans were made to replace it with a new version that looked just like the original.
Work on the new bridge was finished in 2014. The new bridge is a bit longer and wider than the first one. Building this new bridge cost about $1.8 million. About 10% of the wood from the original bridge was saved and used in the new one. This helps keep a piece of the old bridge's history alive!
