White Rock Forge Covered Bridge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids White Rock Forge Covered Bridge |
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| Coordinates | 39°49′29″N 76°05′24″W / 39.8247°N 76.0900°W |
| Locale | Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Official name | West Octoraro #2 Bridge |
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| Design | single span, double Burr arch truss |
| Total length | 103 feet (31.4 m) |
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| Constructed by | John Russell and Elias McMellen |
| Construction begin | 1847 |
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The White Rock Forge Covered Bridge is a cool old bridge in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It's also known as the West Octoraro #2 Bridge. This special bridge crosses the West Branch of the Octoraro Creek. It was first built in 1847 by John Russell and Elias McMellen. Sadly, the first bridge was destroyed. But a new one was built in its place in 1884. This wooden bridge is 103 feet long and 13 feet wide.
The bridge has a unique design. It uses a double Burr arch truss system. This means it has strong wooden arches that help support the bridge. It also has steel rods for extra strength. The floor of the bridge is made from oak wood. The bridge is painted red, which is a common color for covered bridges in Lancaster County. The paths leading to the bridge are painted white.
This bridge is very important. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a special historical site in the United States. Its official number in the World Guide to Covered Bridges is 38-36-18. You can find the bridge at these coordinates: 39°49′28.8″N 76°5′24″W / 39.824667°N 76.09000°W.
Bridge Size and Details
- Length: The main part of the bridge is 103 feet (31.4 meters) long. The total length is 110 feet (33.5 meters).
- Width: The clear space inside the bridge is 13 feet (4.0 meters) wide. The total width is 15 feet (4.6 meters).
- Overhead space: There is 12 feet (3.7 meters) of space from the floor to the ceiling.
- Space underneath: There is 13 feet (4.0 meters) of space from the ground to the bottom of the bridge.
Gallery
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White Rock Forge covered bridge
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Side view of the bridge
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Window in the side of the bridge
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Side view of the bridge showing its underside
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One of the paths leading to the bridge
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The other path leading to the bridge
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The inside of the bridge showing the Burr arch truss design
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A close-up of the Burr arch truss
