Nestled in New Germantown, Pennsylvania, the Mt. Pleasant Covered Bridge has served travelers since 1918. This historic crossing features a distinctive covered modified king and queen truss design, showcasing the craftsmanship of early 20th-century bridge builders who combined two classic truss styles for added strength.
Current Status: Open to traffic, allowing visitors to experience driving through this century-old structure.
Visiting Tips: The bridge’s hybrid truss system makes it architecturally unique—look up as you pass through to appreciate the modified king and queen post construction. For photography, early morning light illuminates the weathered siding beautifully. Position yourself downstream for classic shots capturing the bridge against the surrounding Pennsylvania countryside. Visit during fall for spectacular foliage framing.
Explore Nearby
- Fowlers Hollow State Park — State Park in Pennsylvania
- Hemlock State Forest Park — State Park in Pennsylvania
- Maryland Scenic Byways — Scenic Byway in Maryland
- Catoctin Mountain Scenic Byway — Scenic Byway in Oregon
- Seven Foot Knoll Light — Lighthouse in Maryland
