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Wertz's Covered Bridge

1867 establishments in PennsylvaniaBridges completed in 1867Bridges in Berks County, PennsylvaniaBurr Truss bridges in the United StatesCovered bridges in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Covered bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in PennsylvaniaNational Register of Historic Places in Berks County, PennsylvaniaRoad bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in PennsylvaniaWooden bridges in Pennsylvania
WERTZ'S COVERED BRIDGE
WERTZ'S COVERED BRIDGE

Wertz's Covered Bridge, also known as the Red Covered Bridge, is a historic wooden covered bridge located at Bern Township and Spring Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The bridge is a 204-foot-long (62 m), Burr Truss bridge, constructed in 1867. It crosses the Tulpehocken Creek. It serves as the walkway entrance to the Berks County Heritage Center, which also includes the Gruber Wagon Works. It is one of five covered bridges remaining in Berks County. It is the largest single-span covered bridge in Pennsylvania.The bridge was rehabilitated in 1959 from 10 April to 3 August, however, when the Warren Street Bypass opened the bridge was closed permanently on 23 October 1959. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on 17 November 1978. From June until December 1984 the bridge was restored. The siding was replaced, several floor boards were replaced, it was jacked up, realigned, tightened, camber restored, and the rotted arch ends were replaced along with cedar roof shingles.

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Wertz's Covered Bridge
Tulpehocken Road, Spring Township

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Tulpehocken Road

Tulpehocken Road
19610 Spring Township
Pennsylvania, United States
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