Siegrists Mill Covered Bridge
by Debra Fedchin
Title
Siegrists Mill Covered Bridge
Artist
Debra Fedchin
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Siegrist’s Mill Covered Bridge is among the oldest of 20 Lancaster County-owned covered wooden bridges and was originally built in 1885 by James C. Carpenter. It was named after the Siegrist family who lived nearby. The bridge survived Hurricane Agnes in 1972 with only minor damage. However, In September of 2011 floodwaters from Tropical Storm Lee ripped the historic treasure from its foundation and into Chiques Creek, causing extensive damage to the original structure. It was eventually reopened in July of 2013.
It measures approximately 100 feet in length, 15 feet wide with a 10 foot 0 inch clearance. The bridge has a single span and is in the Burr Arch Trusses Design with the deck made from oak planks. It looks a lot like other bridges found in the country due to the traditional paint color of barn red with both approaches painted in white.
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November 24th, 2020
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