Rapps Covered Bridge
by Michael Porchik
Title
Rapps Covered Bridge
Artist
Michael Porchik
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
The location of this bridge is on State Route 1049, Rapp's Dam Road, 0.3 miles southwest of State Route 23, 2 miles northwest of Phoenixville. East Pikeland Township.
This bridge was named for George A Rapp and his sons who operated a sawmill and gristmill just south of the bridge. The structure was built in 1866 by Benjamin F. Hartman using the Burr Arch in construction. The bridge is 105 feet long and 14 feet wide, it crosses French Creek. The bridge is in good condition and open the vehicle traffic, it is owned and maintained by the state.
Information provided by www.pacoveredbridges.com
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June 29th, 2013
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Michael Porchik
Thank you Mel. I didn't realize there was a covered bridges group, I will check that out.
Mel Steinhauer
Excellent light and composition, Michael ! You should consider joining the covered bridges group here to add your collection.
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