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.
Our journey today will take us nearly 75 miles in just over two hours. The covered bridges in the day trip all sit in Washington County and are within easy driving distance of each other. You can complete this day trip near Pittsburgh in half a day or, if you feel like taking your time, make an entire day of it.
Here are the Google Map directions that will take you to some of the best Pennsylvania covered bridges.
1. Brownlee Covered Bridge
Brownlee Covered Bridge, McGuffey Community Park, Claysville, PA 15323, USA
Our first stop takes us to Brownlee Covered Bridge, formerly known as the Brownlee-Scott Covered Bridge. The bridge dates back to the 1860s. For the majority of its history, the covered bridge near Pittsburgh sat in East Finley Township. However, it was moved to McGuffey Community Park, in Claysville, in 2008. Learn more on the official Facebook page of McGuffey Community Park.
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2. Wyit Sprowls Covered Bridge
Wyit Sprowls Covered Bridge, Templeton Run Rd, Claysville, PA 15323, USA
Stroll across the Wyit Sprowls Covered Bridge in Pennsylvania, a pedestrian-only bridge. The bridge, which spans 43 feet, features six windows instead of the traditional four and dates back to the early 19th century. After sustaining significant damage, the covered bridge was relocated to its current spot in 2002. Learn more on the official website of Visit Washington County PA.
We're now headed to Hughes Covered Bridge, built in 1889. The pedestrian-only covered bridge was, at one point, set to be relocated to Mingo Creek County Park. However, after a legal wrangling, the bridge was able to remain at its current location in Amity.
4. Ebenezer Covered Bridge
Ebenezer Covered Bridge, Mingo Creek Rd, Nottingham Township, PA, USA
Experience Ebenezer Covered Bridge as both a pedestrian and as a driver. No one knows when the covered bridge was first built. However, it relocated to its current spot in Nottingham Township in 1977. Notice that the design resembles that of a train caboose, one of the numerous updates made to the covered bridge. A meandering path leads to two covered bridges in Pennsylvania (Ebenezer and Henry). Read more about this covered bridge hike in Pennsylvania in our previous article.
5. Henry Covered Bridge
Henry Covered Bridge, Mansion Hill Rd, Finleyville, PA 15332, USA
Drive or stroll across Henry Covered Bridge, which was built in 1881. The picturesque covered bridge spans 36 feet and crosses over Mingo Creek. It, as well as the other covered bridges on our day trip, participates in the annual Washington and Greene Counties Covered Bridge Festival, held the third weekend of September. Visit the official website of Mingo Creek County Park for more information.
6. Krepps Covered Bridge
Krepps Covered Bridge, Krepps Covered Brg, Mt Pleasant Township, PA 15021, USA
Our final stop of the day takes us to Krepps Covered Bridge. No one knows when the covered bridge was built. However, it was moved from its original location in the mid-1950s (the exact year is not known). The bridge allows both vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
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.
