BIG CHIQUES CREEK
LANCASTER COUNTY
BUILT - 1874
Length - 96'... SW of Manheim. PA772 SW 1.4 miles from jct with PA72 in Manheim, E. on Sun Hill Rd. 0.15 miles to the bridge. Built by Elias McMellen at a cost of $1,620. Prior to this bridge being built, there was another bridge built at this location by James C. Carpenter; however it was damaged so severely that it had to be completely rebuilt. Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on December 11, 1980. Open to through traffic. Truss Type - Covered Double Burr Arch Through Truss with the addition of steel hanger rods.
World Guide to Covered Bridge Number - 38-36-32
GPS +40.14814, -76.40986
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