| The Bells Mills
Covered Bridge crosses Big Sewickley Creek just outside of the village
of Yukon in Westmoreland County. The over 150 year old Burr Truss
bridge is the last remaining covered bridge in Westmoreland County.
Yes, there are still some private bridges but most of those have been built
in the last 30 years; however, the Bells Mills bridge is the last of its
kind within the county. The bridge was designed and built in
1850 by Daniel McCain. It was placed on the National Register of
Historic Places in 1979. The bridge was completely restored by the
county in 1988.
Bridge Specs(1):
Number: 38-65-01
Design: Single Burr Arch
Length: 104 feet
Crosses: Big Sewickley Creek
Built: 1850
Directions:
From West Newton - Follow PA 136 East about 3.5 miles
to Bells Mills Road. Turn Right onto Bells Mills Road, Bridge is
at the bottom of the hill.
From Greensburg - Follow PA 136 West through Madison.
From Madison continue on PA 136 West another 3.5 miles to Bells Mills Road.
Turn Left. Bridge is at the Bottom of the Hill
From Interstate 70 - Exit 51B onto PA 31 West towards
West Newton. Follow PA 31 West about two miles and turn right onto
Turkeytown Road. Take Turkeytown Road to Bells Mills Road and turn
left. Bridge is about one mile further.
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Photos taken by William Lawson;
October 2004.
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