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Chester
County, Pennsylvania
(WGN
38-15-11) (WGCB PA-15-11): (1881; relocated 1972; restored
and relocated 2006) A single-span Burr arch truss 77' 4" over a branch
of Marsh Creek. Located: In Marsh Creek State Park, Upper Uwchlan
Township, Pennsylvania. Directions: In Ludwigs Corner. Pennsylvania,
from the jct. of SR 100 and SR 401, go south on SR 100 for 1.5 miles to
Font Road (SR 4045). Turn right on Font Road (SR 4045) for approximately
0.5 mile to Milford Road (SR 4045). Turn left on Milford Road (SR
4045) and go approximately 1.7 miles, nearly to the end of the road.
The bridge now serves as a pedestrian crossing on a trail in the park.
Originally closed to motor traffic and relocated in 1972 and again relocated
in 2006. The bridge has a plaque beside it that states: "Constructed
1854, Reconstructed 1881, Rescued 1972 and Relocated 2006." It is
unclear if the original 1854 structure was a covered bridge and if it was
rebuilt or covered in 1881. The World Guide of Covered Bridges
lists its construction date as 1881. The bridge was named from its
original location near the Jesse Larkin Gristmill. The structure
rests on poured concrete abutments. The sides and portals are covered with
new vertical boarding, open under the eves for ventilation. The floor
consists of crosswise planking and it has a shake roof. It was listed
on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1980.
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