Colemanville Covered Bridge
Posted by: deano1943
N 39° 53.915 W 076° 20.528
18S E 385264 N 4417363
This bridge is located on Pequea Campground Road, (T 408), Colemanville, between Conestoga and Martic Townships, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WMCJ9
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/14/2006
Views: 35
This bridge is located near the Susquehannock State Park and one of the longest bridges in Lancaster County.
After the flood of Hurricane Agnes in 1972, the bridge was lifted by two cranes and placed back onto its abutments, and repaired by Amish carpenters.
The siding is composed of the typical Lancaster County boards and battens.
This bridge is also known as Martic Forge Bridge.
Current Condition of Bridge: Good
Web Address: [Web Link]
Description of Covered Bridge: Truss: Burr
Waterway: Pequea creek
In Use: Yes
Number of Spans: 1
Owner: Lancaster County
Builder: James C. Carpenter
Length: 167 ft. 7 in. Width:15 ft. 2 1/2 in.
Bridge Number: 38-36-55
Registered: December 11, 1980
Year Built: 1856/01/01
Parking (If not at the bridge):: There is a pull-off to the southwest end of bridge that is marked No Parking.
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Pequea Campground Road, (T 408), near Colemanville, Pennsylvania, USA
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