Friday, September 11, 2020

SAWHILL/BUFFALO CREEK COVERED BRIDGE - TAYLORSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA



















                                                                                                    BUFFALO CREEK
                                                                                              WASHINGTON COUNTY
                                                                                                         BUILT - 1915

Length - 56' .... NW of Taylorstown, Blaine Township. PS221 NW 3.1 miles from jct with Main St. in Taylorstown, W. on Pole Cat Hollow Rd. 150' to the bridge. The Sawhill is the second of only two bridges built in Washington County during World War I. Built partially as result of the shortage of steel during the war years. Damaged by flood in 2004, restored in 2005-2006. Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 1979. Open to through traffic. Truss Type - Covered Queenpost Through Truss.
World Guide to Covered Bridge Number - 38-63-34

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