This bridge spans the Conestoga Creek at a length of 180 feet making it the longest Covered Bridge in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
The bridge has a single span, wooden, double Burr arch trusses design. The original bridge was built in 1848 by John Russell at a cost of $1,988. It has been swept away in flooding numerous times, most recently in 1972 after Hurricane Agnes. Waters lifted the original structure off its abutments and carried it downstream. In 1973, it was rebuilt. It is located 1/4 mile north of Hwy. 23 and Mondale Road and 1/4 mile west on Hunsecker Road in Upper Leacock Township. It’s one of the few existing Covered Bridges in Lancaster County not sporting the red outside paint scheme.
One of eight covered bridges I photographed on 4-19-2009. Processed from five bracketed frames using Photomatix Pro to create an HDR (High Dynamic Range) photo.
