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Schenck's Mill Covered Bridge

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design with the addition of steel hanger rods. The deck is made from oak planks. It is painted red, the traditional color of Lancaster County covered bridges, on both the inside and outside. Both approaches to the bridge are painted in the traditional white color. It is one of only 3 covered bridges
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On December 31, 2017, a truck driver from Arizona damaged the bridge while attempting to cross it, claiming to be lost on the way to Baltimore and following his GPS.
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The bridge was built in 1847 by Charles Malhorn and Levi Fink. The bridge was rebuilt in 1855.
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13 feet 10 inches (4.22 m) clear deck and 15 feet (4.6 m) total width
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A Guide to Old Covered Bridges of Southeastern Pennsylvania and nearby areas
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Covered bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania
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Number is 38-36-30. Added in 1980, it is listed on the
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The inside of the bridge showing the Burr arch truss
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Shenk's Mill Covered Bridge

Coordinates
40°06′58″N 76°25′31″W / 40.1160°N 76.4253°W / 40.1160; -76.4253
Burr arch truss
Levi Fink
covered bridge
Big Chiques Creek
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania
United States
Burr arch trusses
WGCB
National Register of Historic Places
40°6′57.6″N 76°25′31.1″W / 40.116000°N 76.425306°W / 40.116000; -76.425306
feet
span
Three quarters view of the bridge
The inside of the bridge showing the Burr arch truss
Three quarters view of the bridge from the air
Approach view of bridge from the air
Burr arch truss
List of Lancaster County covered bridges
"Schenk's Mill Bridge"
"Shenck Mill Bridge"
"Shenck's Mill Covered Bridge"


"Schenck's Mill Covered Bridge"
Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey

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