Hop In The Car And Visit 6 Covered Bridges Near Pittsburgh In One Day
By Beth Price-Williams|Updated on September 04, 2023(Originally published October 16, 2019)
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Covered bridges in Pennsylvania hearken back to a simpler time. While the number of Pennsylvania covered bridges has dwindled to a little more than 200, there are still plenty of opportunities to experience these storied pieces of Pennsylvania’s past. If you’ve been wondering, “Are there covered bridges near me,” you’re about to discover six of them, all in Western Pennsylvania and each within a fairly easy driving distance from Pittsburgh. All you need is a morning or an afternoon to see them all.
Take a tour of Ebenezer Covered Bridge, courtesy of Pennsylvania Covered Bridges on YouTube. You can also view dozens of other videos of covered bridges in Pennsylvania on this YouTube channel.
If you’ve wondered, “Are there covered bridges near me,” now you know the answer! What are your favorite covered bridges in Pennsylvania? Let us know in the comments! Have you ever visited Erskine Covered Bridge? It’s the oldest covered bridge near Pittsburgh and is definitely a must-visit.
Did you know that Lancaster County has 25 covered bridges? You can visit these Pennsylvania covered bridges on a unique driving tour through Lancaster County.
What is the oldest covered bridge in Pennsylvania?
With more than 200 covered bridges in Pennsylvania, we have plenty of opportunities to explore these enchanting historical landmarks. However, for a truly unique experience, visit Hassenplug Covered Bridge in Mifflinburg:
Built in 1825, Hassenplug Covered Bridge is the oldest covered bridge in Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania covered bridge is open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Hassenplug Covered Bridge in Pennsylvania spans 80 feet.
This covered bridge in Pennsylvania was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.