Hollingshead Covered Bridge No. 40
Catawissa County, Pennsylvania
Spanning Roaring Creek near Catawissa, Pennsylvania, this historic covered bridge dates to 1850, making it one of Columbia County’s oldest surviving crossings. The bridge features classic Burr arch truss construction—a design combining wooden arches with multiple kingpost trusses for exceptional strength.
Current Status: Open to traffic (single lane; yield to oncoming vehicles).
Visiting Tips: The bridge sits in a scenic rural setting ideal for photography, especially during fall foliage. Early morning light highlights the weathered red siding beautifully. Park safely off the roadway and watch for occasional vehicle traffic when photographing. The surrounding countryside offers additional covered bridges worth exploring as part of a Columbia County bridge tour.
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Nearby Discoveries
12 places to explore within 30 miles
Rupert Covered Bridge No. 56
2.4 miles away
Davis Covered Bridge
2.8 miles away
Furnace Covered Bridge No. 11
3.2 miles away
Parr’s Mill Covered Bridge No. 10
3.4 miles away
Snyder Covered Bridge No. 17
4.4 miles away
Riegel Covered Bridge No. 6
4.4 miles away
Rohrbach Covered Bridge No. 24
4.9 miles away
Johnson Covered Bridge No. 28
5.4 miles away
Wagner Covered Bridge No. 19
5.6 miles away
Lawrence L. Knoebel Covered Bridge
6 miles away
Wanich Covered Bridge No. 69
6.4 miles away
