Wednesday, September 16, 2020

ST.MARY'S/SHADE GAP COVERED BRIDGE - SHADE GAP, PENNSYLVANIA



















                                                                                                      SHADE CREEK
                                                                                             HUNTINGDON COUNTY
                                                                                                        BUILT - 1889

Length - 67' .... NNW of Shade Gap. US522 NNW 2.4 miles from jct with PA641 in Shade Gap, E. (curves S.) on Covered Bridge Rd. 200' to the bridge. ( also known as Huntingdon County Bridge #8) Rehabilitated in 1982. Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 1980. Open to motor traffic, this bridge can accommodate 23 tons due to it being reinforced with steel. Truss Type - Covered Howe Through Truss.
World Guide to Covered Bridge Number - 38-31-01

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