Jackson's Mill Bridge
Posted by: deano1943
N 39° 58.264 W 078° 16.311
17S E 732987 N 4428110
This covered bridge is located about 3 miles south of Breezewood, Pennsylvania, on Covered Bridge Road.
Waymark Code: WMA9A
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/11/2006
Views: 24
The bridge was named for M. J. Jackson, owner of a gristmill and sawmill located nearby. The two original builders, A. D. Bottomfield and Joe Pee, information states that a third builder was Karns Rohn. The bridge sets today 200 to 300 yards downstream from its original location due to the 1889 flood.
It appears that maybe the first two builders, Bottomfield and Pee were the original builders and Rohm may have rebuild the bridge in 1889 after the flood.
Any additional information on this matter is welcome.
Current Condition of Bridge: Good
Web Address: [Web Link]
Description of Covered Bridge: Truss: Burr
Waterway: Brush Creek
Bridge has (1) span, and is in use today.
Owner: Bedford County
Length: 96 ft. Width: 12 ft. 3 1/2 in.
Bridge number: 38-05-25
Registered: 04/10/1980
Year Built: 1875/01/01
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Covered Bridge Road, near Breezewood, Pennsylvania, USA
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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