Risser's Mill Covered Bridge
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Risser's Mill Covered Bridge or Horst's Mill Covered Bridge was a covered bridge that spanned Little Chickie's Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was burnt by an arsonist on July 8, 2002. As of October, 2006, a concrete bridge is being built 100 feet north of the site of the bridge. Plans exist to rebuild a replica of the bridge on the original hand-laid stone bridge abutments.[1]
The bridge's WGCB Number is 38-36-36. It was located at (40.13933, -76.50483).[2]
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[edit] History
The bridge was built in 1872 by Elias McMellen using a Burr arch truss design.
[edit] Dimensions
- Length: 82 feet (25.0 m) total length
- Width: 15 feet (4.6 m) total width
[edit] External links
- Maps and aerial photos
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[edit] References
- McCain, Dr. Roger A.. Risser's Mill Bridge. A Guide to Old Covered Bridges of Southeastern Pennsylvania and nearby areas. Retrieved on 2006-08-04.
- Our World: Covered Bridges. Lancaster County Pennsylvania Dutch Country Official Visitors Center. Pennsylvania Dutch Convention & Visitors Bureau (2006). Retrieved on 2006-07-07.
- The Covered Bridges of Lancaster County. Lancaster County, PA Government Portal. County of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (2001-11-09). Retrieved on 2006-07-07.
