Glessner Covered Bridge

 We visited Somerset County on our annual visit to see the Steelers training camp and on the way, I spotted a sign which indicated that there was a covered bridge nearby.  We made a quick detour and found this bridge.

 

Glessner Bridge was built in 1881 by Tobias Glessner, he utilized the Burr Truss in its construction. The bridge crosses Stony Creek in Stony Creek Township north of Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Glessner is 90 feet long and 12 feet wide, it is in good condition and open to vehicular traffic. This structure is owned and maintained by Somerset County. 

 

 

 

 

 

Greisemer Covered Bridge

 Details from the Covered Bridge Tour website:

• Length: 124 ft.
• Width: 14.5 ft.
• Built 1832
• Builder: Unknown
• Truss: Burr
• Stream:Manatawny Creek
• Traffic: yes
• WGCB Number: 38-06-03
• Parking: Wide shoulder on right approaching bridge from the south near bridge.

 

Greisemer Covered Bridge is believed to be the oldest covered bridge in Berks County.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Bill waiting for me!

 The Manatawny Creek which was totally bordered in poison ivy this day.