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Somerset County has 10 of the best-preserved covered bridges in Pennsylvania. According to the National Park Service website, Somerset County currently has 10 covered bridges that are in decent condition.
Many of Pa.’s bridges, which were mainly built in the mid-1800’s, served as models of transportation for other states across the nation. In fact, the National Park Service website states that Pa. had at least 1,500 covered bridges during the height of the covered bridge period (1830-1875).
So come visit one (or all) of these beautiful structures and see why Somerset County was an early leader in transportation. Please visit www.somersetpa.net for detailed locations and directions to each bridge.
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Barronvale Bridge
Thursday, 01 July 2010 20:37
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Barronvale Bridge Covered Bridge Road New Lexington, PA
Last Updated on Thursday, 01 July 2010 21:17
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New Baltimore Bridge
Thursday, 01 July 2010 20:35
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New Baltimore Bridge Allegheny Road New Baltimore, PA 15553
Last Updated on Thursday, 01 July 2010 21:18
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King’s Bridge
Thursday, 01 July 2010 20:32
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King’s Bridge Scullton Road (Route 653 E) Somerset, PA 15501
Last Updated on Thursday, 01 July 2010 21:19
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Glessner Bridge
Thursday, 01 July 2010 20:30
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Glessner Bridge Covered Bridge Road Shanksville, PA 15560
Last Updated on Thursday, 01 July 2010 21:21
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