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White Rock Forge Covered Bridge

1847 establishments in PennsylvaniaBridges completed in 1847Bridges completed in 1884Burr Truss bridges in the United StatesCovered bridges in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Covered bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in PennsylvaniaNational Register of Historic Places in Lancaster County, PennsylvaniaRoad bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in PennsylvaniaWooden bridges in Pennsylvania
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The White Rock Forge Covered Bridge or White Rock Covered Bridge is a covered bridge that spans the West Branch of the Octoraro Creek in southeast Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. A county-owned and maintained bridge, its official designation is the West Octoraro #2 Bridge. It was first built in 1847 by John Russell and Elias McMellen, but the original was destroyed and last rebuilt in 1884. The wooden burr bridge crosses the West Branch of the Octoraro Creek. It is 103 feet long and 13 feet wide. The bridge has a single span, wooden, double Burr arch trusses design with the addition of steel hanger rods. The deck is made from oak planks. It is painted red, the traditional color of Lancaster County covered bridges, on both the inside and outside. Both approaches to the bridge are painted in the traditional white color. The bridge's WGCB Number is 38-36-18. Added in 1980, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as structure number 80003522. It is located at 39°49′28.8″N 76°5′24″W (39.82467, -76.09000).

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White Rock Forge Covered Bridge
White Rock Forge Covered Bridge, Colerain Township

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White Rock Forge Covered Bridge
17536 Colerain Township
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