Pennsylvania Covered Bridges - Bedford County
Colvin Bridge
The Colvin Bridge is one of the oldest of Bedford County's many covered bridges.  Originally built in 1880 by J.H. Thompson in 1880, the bridge was refurbished in 1997 by Kee-ta Quay Construction.  The Colvin Bridge along with the Palo Alto Bridge is one of two multiple king post bridges in the county; a third, the McDaniels, was destroyed by fire on Easter Sunday in 1988.  The county owned bridge is also known as the Calvin or Shiller Bridge.

Bridge Specs(1):
Number: 38-05-24
Design: Multiple King Post
Length: 72 feet
Crosses: Shawnee Creek
Built: 1880

Directions:

  • From Bedford: Follow US 30 West to Schellsburg, one block after the PA 96 intersection (traffic light)  turn left onto Pitt Road, then continue Southwest on Mill Road (Township Road 443) to bridge.
    		•  All photos taken by the Bee Family.


     
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    • Sources & Links:

  • The Bee Family
  • (1) Travis, Dale. "Pennsylvania Covered Bridges List." http://www.dalejtravis.com/cblist/cbpa.htm. (August 11, 2006)
  • Colvin Covered Bridge ---Dale Travis/Delores Learn Deltondo
  • Bedford County's Colvin Covered Bridge ---Lehman Engineers
  • Colvin Covered Bridge ---Bedford County Visitors Bureau


    • Page Created: August 11, 2006
    Last Updated: August 11, 2006

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