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 Colvin / Calvin / Shiller Bridge Posted by:  deano1943
N 40° 02.272 W 078° 39.272
17T E 700107 N 4434595
This covered bridge is on Mill Road (T443), approximately 1 mile southwest of Schellsburg, Napier Township, Bedford County.
Waymark Code: WMA8F
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/11/2006
Views: 33
This is a Bedford County owned covered bridge crossing that is still in use for vehicular traffic today.
The bridge was once owned by a Dr. Shiller, the third name listed above.
Current Condition of Bridge: Good
Web Address: [Web Link]
Description of Covered Bridge:
The Colvin Bridge's truss system is classified as a multiple kingpost truss. This bridge is quiet unusual compared to most multiple kingpost type truss structures found thoughout the state. Except for the centermost vertical timber of the truss, all of the other "verticals" actually lean towards the end approximately fifteen to twenty degrees off vertical. In addition, the diagonal timbers reach only halfway up the verticals.
Bridges crosses Shawnee Creek.
Bridge is presently in use, is a one span bridge,owned by county of Bedford, builder is unknown, 70 ft. 7 in. in length, 12 ft. 1 in. in width.
Bridge number is 38-05-24
Year Built: 1880/01/01
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Yes
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Mill Road (T443), near the town of Schellsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
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