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Hewitt Covered Bridge
The Hewitt Covered Bridge
Located in a remote part of Bedford County, south of Chaneysville, the Hewitt Bridge is along the road to McElfish's Mill (Township Route 306). Built in 1879, the bridge spans 88 1/2 feet, crossing Town Creek. County owned.

The sides are almost completly covered with vertical boards on the outside. Hewitt Bridge rests on a stone and mortar abutment. The bridge is driveable.

Covered Bridges

Hewitt Bridge Facts and Figures
Location Located on Towhship Route 306, off of Route 326, south of Chaneysville, PA.
Year Built 1879
Truss Burr Truss
Length 88 1/2 feet
Width 14 feet
Owner County
Drivable Yes


Here's a list of all 14 Covered Bridges in Bedford County.
   
Jackson's Mill
Felten's Mill
Hewitt
Palo Alto
Herline
Turner's
Colvin
Cuppett's
Ryot
Dr. Kniseley
Snook's
Bowser/Osterburg
Claycomb
Hall's Mill

Would you like a covered bridge brochure, complete with all of the general locations of Bedford County's covered bridges? Call the Bedford County Visitors Bureau at (800)765-3331 for your free copy. Or, click on the "Contact Us" button at the bottom of this page to e-mail your request!

There's also a great driving tour inside the Bedford County Visitors Guide. The tour takes about 90 minutes and takes in 6 covered bridges, a bison farm and the elusive Gravity Hill. The Bedford County Visitors Guide is free for the asking.


Covered Bridge Driving Tour
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