Rudolph and Arthur Covered Bridge

Rudolph and Arthur Covered Bridge
New London, Pennsylvania (PA), US
Originally built in 1880 over Big Elk Creek by Menander Wood (woodwork) and Richard T. Meredith (stone work) for $2,334 using the Burr Truss. The 90' span (15' wide) was repaired twice (in 1884 and 1915) after suffering serious flood damage. The bridge is in good condition, owned by Chester County and open to vehicular traffic.
Originally built in 1880 over Big Elk Creek by Menander Wood (woodwork) and Richard T. Meredith (stone work) for $2,334 using the Burr Truss. The 90' span (15' wide) was repaired twice (in 1884 and 1915) after suffering serious flood damage. The bridge is in good condition, owned by Chester County and open to vehicular traffic.
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Links: en.wikipedia.org
By: neotrix

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@ 2021-09-02 09:09:20
This beautiful bridge was washed away on September 1, 2021 as a result of the residual impact of storms from Hurricane Ida.

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