At a length of 150 feet,
Rex's Covered Bridge is the longest in the Lehigh Valley. The Burr
Truss bridge was built in 1858 it the third of five covered bridges to
cross Jordan Creek.
Bridge Specs(1):
Number: 38-39-04
Design: Burr Truss
Length: 150'
Crosses: Jordan Creek
Directions:
Take PA 309 North from US 22. At the traffic
light in Orefield, turn left onto Kernsville Road and proceed one mile
to Jordan Road Road (the first road on the right beyond iron bridge), and
turn right. Follow Jordan Road to Rex's Bridge.
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(Photo by Bill Symons; Summer
2004)
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(Photo by Bill Symons; Summer
2004)
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