Daniel Good's Fording Covered Bridge

The Daniel Good's Fording Covered Bridge was a covered bridge located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1855.[1] In 1962 the bridge was used in the construction of the Willow Hill Covered Bridge to supplement the Miller's Farm Covered Bridge from which the Willow Hill covered bridge is derived.[1][2] It was located on the border between Pequea Township and Providence Township.

Daniel Good's Fording Covered Bridge
Coordinates40.024210°N 76.201463°W / 40.024210; -76.201463
CrossesPequea Creek
LocaleLancaster, Pennsylvania
Official nameGoods Ford Bridge
Other name(s)Willow Hill Covered Bridge
Named forDaniel Good
OwnerAdolph Neuber
Characteristics
DesignSingle Burr arch
Total length79 feet (24 m)
Width15 feet (4.6 m)
History
Constructed byLevi Fink
Construction end1855 (1855)
Construction cost$1,165.00
Closed1962 (1962)
Location

References

  1. Lancaster, Discover. "Willow Hill Covered Bridge". Discover Lancaster. Archived from the original on 13 August 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  2. Dr. Roger A. McCain. "Willow Hill Bridge". Lancaster City Circle Tour. Archived from the original on 15 February 2004. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
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