Sawhill Bridge to nowhere - Covered Bridges on Waymarking.com

Along PA 221 in rural western Washington County sits the Sawhill Bridge which crosses over Buffalo Creek. Built in 1915, this structure sits quietly in one of Western PA's most remote areas. The Sawhill is the second of only two covered bridges built in Washington County during World War I. Built partially as a result of the shortage of steel during the war years, this bridge still stands in good condition today and has recently been restored to its original state. The remnants of 2004's Hurricane Ivan had heavily damaged the bridge, causing it to lean and making it unpassable.

Today it stands with vertical plank siding that is painted barn red inside and out and it presents three rectangular windows on each side. The deck has crosswise planking and a tin-covered gable roof. The Queenpost truss structure rests on one concrete abutment and one made of stone-and-mortar extended to form attractive curved wingwalls on the Route 221 end of the bridge.

When you drive across the bridge, you will hit a closed road, but it also offers a nice safe parking area. If you feel like getting some exercise, take a nice stroll down the closed road and you can even find a cache or 2 if you would like...heck, there is one at the bridge even!

Current Condition of Bridge: Recently restored Web Address: [Web Link] Description of Covered Bridge: Stream Buffalo Creek Truss Type Queenpost Length 49 ft. Width 12 ft., 6 in. Builder unknown Year 1915 Ownership County Barn red with vertical plank siding with 3 windows on each side. The deck has crosswise planking and a tin-covered gable roof. Year Built: 1915 Parking (If not at the bridge):: Park just across the bridge. Location (Road - City - State - Country): PA 221

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Date Logged Log User Rating   08/12/2016 Wallyum visited it