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
ERSKINE COVERED BRIDGE - WEST ALEXANDER, PENNSYLVANIA
MIDDLE FORK WHEELING CREEK
WASHINGTON COUNTY
BUILT - 1845
Length - 48' .... S. of West Alexander, West Finley Township. Old Brick Rd. S. 2.4 miles from jct with I70 exit 1 on the S. side of West Alexander, W. on Middle Creek Rd. 0.5 miles, S. on Erskine Rd. 50' to the bridge. Named for the nearby Erskine family at that time. Built by William Gordon. Restoration in 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 - 38-63-15
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
CRAWFORD COVERED BRIDGE - WEST FINLEY, PENNSYLVANIA
ROBINSON FORK WHEELING CREEK
WASHINGTON COUNTY
BUILT - UNKNOWN
World Guide to Covered Bridge Number - 38-63-10
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