Saucks Covered Bridge Hit By Vandals

 

Adams County, Pa., Sept. 20, 2007 - Saucks Covered Bridge [38-01-01] was found to have been visited by vandals. A few boards have been damaged and fresh spray-painted graffiti added of the type used by gangs.

The 91-foot bridge was built in 1854 using the Town truss to span Marsh Creek, connecting Cumberland and Freedom townships.¹ The structure is owned and maintained by Adams County.

Both sides used the bridge in the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg. The bridge was closed to automobile traffic in 1968.

Efforts to restore the bridge began in 1996 and $100,000 was raised. Unfortunately a flood damaged the bridge further and an additional $500,000 was required. The restoration was completed in 1997.

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Footnotes: 1 - Per NSPCB World Guide to Covered Bridges