Mercer's Mill Covered Bridge
by Michael Porchik
Title
Mercer's Mill Covered Bridge
Artist
Michael Porchik
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
The bridge is located on Township Route 976, two miles south of Christiana Lancaster County. The structure joins West Fallowfield Township Chester County, and Sadsbury Township, Lancaster County.
The bridge was built in 1880 by B.C. Carter using the Burr Arch design, the length of the bridge is 86 feet and has a width of 15 feet. This bridge crosses Octoraro Creek, it is in good condition and open to vehicle traffic. Mercer's is owned and maintained by both Counties equally.
Information provided by Pennsylvania Covered Bridges website, http://pacoveredbridges.com/
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August 18th, 2013
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Comments (22)
Betty LaRue
Beautifully presented, Michael. Saturated colors on an overcast day, or one where the sun isn't up or down, yet, which allows the detail to show up nicely. This looks like a bridge I saw on an east coast trip years ago, but not sure about it. I know we came through Pennsylvania. Great image! v/f
Photos By Jeff
Well done! Do you have a source for the covered bridges of PA? Want to find one myself!
Gothicolors With Crows
Fabulous and gorgeous capture! What a cool bridge, been through Mercer PA a few times on the way to Pittsburgh.