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Erie
County, Pennsylvania
(WGN
38-25-02) (WGCB PA-25-02): (1870) A single-span
multiple Kingpost truss 85' over West Branch of the Conneaut Creek.
Located: On Barney Road, approximately 3 miles south of Cherry Hill,
Conneaut Township, Pennsylvania. Directions: Approximately 2 miles west
of Albion, Pennsylvania at the jct. of US 6 north and SR 215, go west on
US 6 north for 1 mile to Barney Road, turn left on Barney Road and go 1.5
miles to the bridge. The structure rests on poured concrete abutments
which extend to create short road level wing walls. The bridge has
been heavily reinforced with four large, steel I-beams. It is covered
with unpainted vertical boards only on the sides and splash panels. The
portals are framed but not covered. The deck consists of crosswise
planking resting on edges and a shake covered roof that projects beyond
the entrances to provide additional weather protection for the interior.
Also known as the Harrington Covered Bridge and the Keepville
Covered Bridge. It was listed on the National Register
of Historic Places on September 17, 1980. (Oct 2008) |
