Mercer's Mill Covered Bridge PA
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Description: Mercer's Mill Covered Bridge, located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is a historic wooden covered bridge that spans the East Branch of the Octoraro Creek. Built in 1880, the bridge features a traditional Burr arch truss design, which combines an arch with a multiple kingpost truss for added stability and strength. The bridge is 86 feet long and 15 feet wide, and it is painted in the classic red color common to many covered bridges in the region. Mercer's Mill Covered Bridge is a picturesque and well-preserved example of 19th-century American bridge construction, and it remains a popular spot for photographers and history enthusiasts.