If you’re looking for directions to all 10 historic covered bridges in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, you’ve landed in the right place!
This article provides you with maps, photos, and descriptions of all 10 Somerset County covered bridges.
I’ve even created a downloadable version of this route on Google maps, to help you easily navigate this road trip.
Click on the blue text links to view more in-depth articles about the bridges mentioned below.
And above all – enjoy this road trip to see all 10 Somerset County covered bridges!
1. Walter’s Mill Covered Bridge
Walter’s Mill Covered Bridge was built in 1859 and originally spanned Coxes Creek, 4 miles south of Somerset.
In the 1960s the bridge was relocated to the grounds of the Somerset Historical Center (to avoid demolition) and now spans Haupts Run.
The bridge is 60 feet long and features Burr arches trusses in its construction, which were added to its original Multiple Kingpost trusses in 1908 to strengthen the bridge to accommodate automobile traffic.
Walter’s Mill Covered Bridge is located at GPS coordinates 40.07100, -79.08282, on the grounds of the Somerset Historical Center, as mentioned earlier.
2. Shaffer Covered Bridge
Shaffer Covered Bridge was built in 1877 by William Kline, and is still open to vehicular traffic.
The bridge is 68 feet long and spans Bens Creek.
Shaffer Covered Bridge utilizes a single span Burr arch truss structure.
Shaffer Covered Bridge retains its original stone abutments, although steel stringers were added beneath the deck to strengthen it in 1978.
Shaffer Covered Bridge is located at GPS coordinates 40.28117, -78.96410, just off Route 985, 12 miles north of Jennerstown.
3. Trostletown Covered Bridge
The Trostletown Covered Bridge was built in 1873 (some sources say 1845), and beginning in 1965 was restored by the Stoystown Lions Club, whose park it now resides in.
The Trostletown Covered Bridge is 104 feet long and spans the Stonycreek River.
It utilizes Multiple Kingpost trusses, and is also home to a donated Conestoga wagon.
The bridge still stands in its original location on its original stone abutments, although it is now only open to pedestrian (and covered wagon) traffic.
Trostletown Covered Bridge is located at GPS coordinates 40.09606, -78.94530, just off of Route 30 (the Lincoln Highway) near Stoystown.
4. Glessner Covered Bridge
The Glessner Covered Bridge was built in 1881 by Tobias Glessner, and is still open to vehicular traffic.
The bridge is 90 feet long and spans the Stonycreek River.
Refurbished in 1998, it features Burr arch trusses in its construction.
Glessner Covered Bridge is located at GPS coordinates 40.02616, -78.92091, near Shanksville.
You can read a more in-depth article about the Glessner Covered Bridge HERE.
5. New Baltimore Covered Bridge
The New Baltimore Covered Bridge was originally built in 1879, destroyed by a flood in 1996, and rebuilt in 1998.
The bridge is 86 feet long and span the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River.
The New Baltimore Covered Bridge features Multiple Kingpost trusses in its construction.
New Baltimore Covered Bridge is located at GPS coordinates 39.98690, -78.77235, in the town of New Baltimore.
You can read a more in-depth article about the New Baltimore Covered Bridge HERE.
6. Pack Saddle Covered Bridge
The Pack Saddle Covered Bridge was constructed in 1870 by an unknown builder, and is still open to vehicular traffic.
The bridge is 48 feet long and spans Brush Creek.
The Pack Saddle Bridge features Multiple Kingpost trusses, and underwent extensive renovations in the spring of 2020.
Although it is the shortest covered bridge in Somerset County, it is arguably the most famous, and a frequent spot for senior portraits and engagement photos.
The Pack Saddle Covered Bridge is located at GPS coordinates 39.86756, -78.81734, near the village of Fairhope.
You can read a more in-depth article about the Pack Saddle Bridge HERE.
7. Burkholder Covered Bridge
The Burkholder Covered Bridge was built in 1870, and is still open to vehicular traffic.
The bridge is 52 feet long and spans Buffalo Creek.
Burkholder Covered Bridge features Burr arch trusses in its construction.
Burkholder Covered Bridge is located at GPS coordinates 39.88177, -79.03445, just off of old Route 219 / Mason-Dixon Highway between Garrett and Berlin.
8. Lower Humbert Covered Bridge
The Lower Humbert Covered Bridge was built in 1891, extensively renovated in 1991, and is still open to vehicular traffic.
The bridge is 126.5 feet long and spans Laurel Hill Creek.
Lower Humbert Covered Bridge features Burr arch trusses in its construction.
Lower Humbert Covered Bridge is located at GPS coordinates 39.84013, -79.32318, approximately 3 miles NW of Confluence in southern Somerset County.
You can read a more in-depth article about the Lower Humbert Covered Bridge HERE.
9. Kings Covered Bridge
Kings Covered Bridge was built in 1860 utilizing Multiple Kingpost trusses, rebuilt in 1906 using Burr arch trusses, and renovated again in 2008 to its current condition.
The bridge is 127 feet long and spans Laurel Hill Creek.
An interesting fact about the interior of Kings Covered Bridge is that after it was bypassed by a modern steel bridge in the 1930’s, it was used for nearly a half-century as a livestock barn!
Kings Covered Bridge is located at GPS coordinates 39.93767, -79.27125, along Route 653.
You can read a more extensive write-up about Kings Covered Bridge HERE.
10. Barronvale Covered Bridge
The Barronvale Covered Bridge was likely constructed in 1902 (although some records indicate dates of 1830 or 1846) and is only open to pedestrian traffic.
The bridge is 162.25 feet long and spans Laurel Hill Creek.
The Barronvale Covered Bridge features Burr arch trusses in its construction.
An interesting note about the trusses – due to the fact that the pier underneath the bridge is not centered, the arches themselves are of different heights.
In the photo below you can see the height of the arch on the left (the longer span) extends above the opening in the side of the bridge, whereas the arch on the right does not.
The Barronvale Covered Bridge is located at GPS coordinates 39.95275, -79.27050, one mile from Kings Covered Bridge.
You can read a more in-depth article about the Barronvale Covered Bridge HERE.
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