Rudolph Arthur Covered Bridge
by Michael Porchik
Title
Rudolph Arthur Covered Bridge
Artist
Michael Porchik
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
This bridge is located on Township Route 307, between New London and Elk Townships.
This bridge was built by the site of the paper firm owned by Rudolph and Arthur families in 1880, the contractor for the structure was Menander Wood who built it for the sum of $1,440. Richard T. Meredith was the mason and laid the stone and mortar abutments and wing walls for $890. The bridge utilizes the Burr Arch design, it is 80 feet long and 15 feet wide, it crosses Big Elk Creek. This bridge is in good condition and open to vehicle traffic, it is owned and maintained by the County
Information provided by www.pacoveredbridges.com
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September 29th, 2013
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Comments (3)
Lori Amway
Nice shot Michael, Where is this Bridge? I am too a Chester Co. Native and love the photo the old covered bridges.
Michael Porchik replied:
Hi Lori, this bridge is near Oxford. Here are the GPS coordinates if you want to get there. GPS N 39 44.73 W 75 52.93
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