New Baltimore Bridge

Summary

The New Baltimore Bridge is a historic covered bridge in Allegheny Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Township Route 812 crosses the Raystown Branch Juniata River on the bridge. The Queenpost truss bridge was built in 1879 and is 86 feet 6 inches (26.37 m) in length and 12 feet (3.7 m) wide. It is one of 10 covered bridges in Somerset County.[2][3]

New Baltimore Bridge
New Baltimore Bridge is located in Pennsylvania
New Baltimore Bridge
New Baltimore Bridge is located in the United States
New Baltimore Bridge
LocationOff of Juniata Street over the Raystown Branch Juniata River, Allegheny Township, Pennsylvania
Coordinates39°59′13″N 78°46′21″W / 39.98694°N 78.77250°W / 39.98694; -78.77250
Area0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built1879
Architectural styleQueenpost truss
MPSCovered Bridges of Somerset County TR
NRHP reference No.80003630[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 10, 1980

References edit

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Zacher, Susan M. (1994). The Covered Bridges of Pennsylvania: A Guide. Harrisburg: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. pp. 134. ISBN 9780892710546. Page 21.
  3. ^ "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania". CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Archived from the original (Searchable database) on July 21, 2007. Retrieved December 11, 2011. Note: This includes Herb Berman and Susan M. Zacher (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Covered Bridges of Somerset County Thematic Resources (New Baltimore Bridge)" (PDF). Retrieved December 8, 2011.