Red Run Covered Bridge

The Red Run Covered Bridge or Oberhaltzer's Covered Bridge is a covered bridge that once spanned the Muddy Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was built in 1866 by Elias McMellen and is currently situated on private property next to the Red Run Campground. It is 107 feet long with a width of 15 feet and is also known as the Oberholzer's Covered Bridge.

Red Run Covered Bridge
Coordinates40.1762°N 76.0833°W / 40.1762; -76.0833
LocaleLancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Characteristics
Designsingle span, double Burr arch truss
Total length107 feet (32.6 m)
History
Constructed byElias McMellen
Construction start1866
Location

The bridge has a single span, wooden, double Burr arch trusses design.[1] It is painted red, the traditional color of Lancaster County covered bridges, on the outside. Both approaches to the bridge are painted in the traditional white color.

The bridge's WGCB Number is 38-36-10. Added in 1980, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as structure number 80003539.[2] It is located at 40°10′34.2″N 76°5′0″W (40.17617, -76.08333).[3]

Dimensions
  • Length: 107 feet (32.6 m) length or 128 feet (39 m) total length
  • Width: 15 feet (4.6 m) total width
  • View of the front of the bridge
  • Side of the bridge
  • A three quarters view
  • A closer view
  • View from above towards river
  • View from above towards campground

See also

References
  • "Red Run Covered Bridge". Lancaster County Pennsylvania Dutch Country Official Visitors Center. Pennsylvania Dutch Convention & Visitors Bureau. 2006. Retrieved 2006-07-07.
  • "The Covered Bridges of Lancaster County". Lancaster County, PA Government Portal. County of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 2001-11-09. Archived from the original on 2005-12-26. Retrieved 2006-07-07.
  1. McCain, Dr. Roger A. "Red Run Mill Bridge". A Guide to Old Covered Bridges of Southeastern Pennsylvania and nearby areas. Retrieved 2006-08-04.
  2. "PENNSYLVANIA - Lancaster County". National Register of Historic Places. Retrieved 2007-03-20.
  3. Travis, Dale. "38-36-10". Round Barns & Covered Bridges. Retrieved 2006-08-08.
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