Speakman Coverd Bridge
by Michael Porchik
Title
Speakman Coverd Bridge
Artist
Michael Porchik
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
Speakman No. 1 is located on Covered Bridge Road (SR 3047) south of Ercildoun.
This bridge at one time served the Jonathan Speakman gristmill and so it was named. The bridge was built in 1881 by Menander Wood and Ferdinand Wood utilizing the Burr Arch for the sum of $2,000. The structure is 75 feet long and 14 feet wide and crosses Buck Run. The bridge is in good condition and open to vehicle traffic. Speakman No. 1 is owned and maintained by the State of Pennsylvania.
Information provided by www.pacoveredbridges.com
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July 21st, 2013
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