Walter's Mill Covered Bridge - Somerset County, Pennsylvania
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Walter's Mill Covered Bridge - Somerset County, Pennsylvania
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Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Photograph - Photography
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Milford Township petitioned Somerset County in 1853 to replace a deteriorating bridge over Coxes Creek four miles south of Somerset. After several attempts to get the project approved, Jacob Walter was awarded a contract for $318, and he completed the Walter's Mill Bridge in 1859.
Initially built in a Multiple Kingpost Truss design, the Burr Arches, were added around 1905 so the bridge could accommodate heavy farm equipment and automobiles.
In 1961, the county replaced the bridge with a concrete one, and it was moved to a private museum along Route 985 to save it from demolition. It was later donated to the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in 1970 and moved to the Somerset Historical Center where the 60-feet long bridge now spans Haupt's Run.
Copyright 2023 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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December 15th, 2023
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