Hunsecker's Mill Covered Bridge

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Hunsecker's Mill Covered Bridge
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Length 180 feet (54.9 meters)
Truss Type single span, double Burr arch truss
Built 1843
Builder John Russell

Hunsecker's Mill Covered Bridge is a covered bridge located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States[1]. The bridge has a single span, wooden, double Burr arch trusses design. The bridge, which spans the Conestoga River, is 180 feet (54.9 m) long, making it the longest single span covered bridge in the county.[2]

The bridge's WGCB Number is 38-36-06[3]. Unlike most historic covered bridges in the county, it is not listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is located at 40°5′13.8″N, 76°14′51″W (40.08717, -76.24750). The bridge is approximately one mile southeast of Pennsylvania route 272 and is 0.5 miles (0.8 km) north of Pennsylvania Route 23 off Mondale Road on Hunsecker Road.[4] The bridge divides the road on which it is upon into Hunsecker Road (East) and Hunsicker Road (West).

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[edit] History

The original bridge was built in 1843[3] by John Russell at a cost of $1,988. It has been swept away in flooding numerous times, most recently in 1972 due to Hurricane Agnes[5]. In 1973, following destruction from the hurricane, it was rebuilt at a cost of $321,302.[2]Note:[6]

[edit] Dimensions

  • Length: 180 feet (54.9 m) total length[2][3][5]
  • Width: 15 feet (4.6 m) total width[3][5]
  • Overhead clearance: 13 feet 10 inches (4.2 m)[3]

[edit] Gallery

A three-quarters view of the bridge

Another view from a different angle

A side view

The approach to the bridge from the east

The inside of the bridge showing the Burr arch truss

A closer look of the Burr arch bridge

A closeup of spot where the floor meets the wall

The center of the bridge highlighting the Burr arch truss

A view out of the bridge's window

[edit] See also

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Hunsecker's Mill Covered Bridge. Lancaster County, PA Government Portal. County of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (2001-10-30). Retrieved on 2006-07-07.
  2. ^ a b c Hunsecker's Mill Covered Bridge. Lancaster County Pennsylvania Dutch Country Official Visitors Center. Pennsylvania Dutch Convention & Visitors Bureau (2006). Retrieved on 2006-07-07.
  3. ^ a b c d e Bickel, Hank (2005-23-06). Hunsecker's Mill Bridge. Covered Bridges of the Northeast USA. Retrieved on 2006-08-04.
  4. ^ Travis, Dale. 38-36-06. Round Barns & Covered Bridges. Retrieved on 2006-08-08.
  5. ^ a b c Dr. Roger A. McCain. Hunsecker's Mill Bridge. A Guide to Old Covered Bridges of Southeastern Pennsylvania and nearby areas. Retrieved on 2006-08-03.
  6. ^ Bickel lists 1948 as another reconstruction date, but fails to mention the significant and more recent 1972 flooding and subsequent reconstruction.