Risser's Mill Covered Bridge
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Risser's Mill Covered Bridge
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The former location of the bridge before it was burnt
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| Nearest city: | Manheim, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates: | 40°08′21″N 76°30′17″W / 40.1393°N 76.5048°WCoordinates: 40°08′21″N 76°30′17″W / 40.1393°N 76.5048°W |
| Area: | 0.1 acres (0.040 ha) |
| Built: | 1849 |
| Architectural style: | Burr arch |
| Governing body: | Local |
| MPS: | Covered Bridges of Lancaster County TR |
| NRHP Reference#: | 80004612[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | December 05, 2003 |
The Risser's Mill Covered Bridge or Horst's Mill Covered Bridge was a covered bridge that spanned Little Chickie's Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was burnt by an arsonist on July 8, 2002. As of October, 2006, a concrete bridge is being built 100 feet north of the site of the bridge. Plans exist to rebuild a replica of the bridge on the original hand-laid stone bridge abutments.[2] The bridge's WGCB Number is 38-36-36. Added in 2003, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as structure number 80004612.[3] It was located at 40°8′21.6″N 76°30′17.4″W / 40.139333°N 76.504833°W[4]
[edit] History
The bridge was built in 1872 by Elias McMellen using a Burr arch truss design.
[edit] Dimensions
- Length: 82 feet (25.0 m) total length
- Width: 15 feet (4.6 m) total width
[edit] References
- McCain, Dr. Roger A.. "Risser's Mill Bridge". A Guide to Old Covered Bridges of Southeastern Pennsylvania and nearby areas. http://william-king.www.drexel.edu/top/bridge/CBRissers.html. Retrieved 2006-08-04.
- "Our World: Covered Bridges". Lancaster County Pennsylvania Dutch Country Official Visitors Center. Pennsylvania Dutch Convention & Visitors Bureau. 2006. http://www.padutchcountry.com/our_world/covered_bridges.asp. Retrieved 2006-07-07.
- "The Covered Bridges of Lancaster County". Lancaster County, PA Government Portal. County of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. 2001-11-09. http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/lanco/cwp/view.asp?a=15&Q=257050. Retrieved 2006-07-07.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13. http://nrhp.focus.nps.gov/natreg/docs/All_Data.html.
- ^ Robinson, Ryan (2006-09-30). "Rebirth of a covered bridge?". LancasterOnline.com : News. Lancaster Newspapers. http://local.lancasteronline.com/4/26288. Retrieved 2006-10-01.
- ^ "PENNSYLVANIA - Lancaster County". National Register of Historic Places. http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/PA/Lancaster/state4.html. Retrieved 2007-03-20.
- ^ Travis, Dale. "38-36-36". Round Barns & Covered Bridges. http://www.dalejtravis.com/bridge/pennsylv/htm/3803636.htm. Retrieved 2006-08-08.
