Pennsylvania Covered Bridges - Washington County
The Wright or Cerl Bridge
The Wright or Cerl Bridge is one of the 23 covered bridges that can be found in Washington County.  This bridge can easily be viewed from Interstate 70 near Kammerer.  The 24' single span King Truss bridge carries Sumney Road over the North Branch of Pigeon Creek.  Although the date of original construction is unknown (estimated time period 1875-1899), the bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 and was restored in 1998-99. 

Bridge Specs(1):
Number: 38-63-30
Design: Single King Truss
Length: 24'
Crosses: North Branch Pigeon Creek

Directions:

  • Exit 31 I-70, turn North.  Take immediate left onto Carlton Road.  Follow Carlton Road for approximately 1.2 miles.  Turn left onto Sumney Road, overpass carries roadway over Interstate.  Bridge is straight ahead.
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    (William Lawson; November 2002)
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    (William Lawson; November 2002)
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    Sources & Links:

  • (1) Travis, Dale. "Pennsylvania Covered Bridges List." http://www.dalejtravis.com/cblist/cbpa.htm. (June 27, 2004)
  • Wright (Cerl) Bridge ---Dale Travis/MikeMacCarter

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    Page Created: June 27, 2004
    Last Updated: July 3, 2005

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