Lime Valley Covered Bridge
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member deano1943
N 39° 57.635 W 076° 14.093
18S E 394528 N 4424112
Lime Valley Covered Bridge is on Brenneman Road, between the township's of West Lampeter and Strasburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WMNQK
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/28/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 27

Lime Valley Covered bridge was built in 1871, by builder Elias McMellen. The bridge is a one span bridge, 103 feet 10 inches in length by 14 feet 1 inch in width.

In 1972, Hurrican Agnes caused waters of eighteen inches to rise over the floor of the bridge, yet it remained standing with minor damage.

Lime Valley Covered Bridge is owned by Lancaster County, and is in good condition today.

The bridge is also known as, Strasburg Bridge and Pequea #8 Bridge.

Structure # 80003535
Street address:
Brenneman Road
Willow Valley, Pa. USA
17584


County / Borough / Parish: West Lampeter/Strasburg Township's, Lancaster County

Year listed: 1980

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1850-1874

Historic function: Transportation, road related

Current function: Transportation, road related

Privately owned?: no

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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