Banks Covered bridge @ New Wilmington, PA

            The Banks Covered Bridge is a wooden covered bridge in Wilmington Township, Lawrence County, PA. It spans the Neshannock Creek near New Wilmington. Constructed in 1889, the bridge is a Burr arch truss built on stone foundations and supported by steel girders; it is 121 feet (37 m) long.

In 1980, the bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in recognition of its historical significance.

Pennsylvania is often recognized as the birthplace of covered bridge building. From the 1820s to 1900 there were about 1500 covered bridges built in Pennsylvania. Because many state residents realize the importance of these historic bridges, Pennsylvania has the largest number of covered bridges in the nation. Today, 219 bridges remain in 40 counties (Pennsylvania has a total of 67 counties). Lancaster County has more than any other county.

While covered bridges are sometimes called kissing bridges, the real reason for the covering is to protect the bridge’s truss design from the weather.

Taken in: United States / Pennsylvania / Wilmington Township / Neshannock Falls (show map)

Taken on: October 3, 2020

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