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Snooks Covered Bridge
Snooks Covered BridgeThis uniquely named bridge takes its name from Jacob Snooks. It is located near what was, years ago, Snook's home. 82 feet in length, this is a Burr Truss design that was built in 1883. Spanning Dunnings Creek, it is found just off of Route 56, north of Fishertown, on Township Route 554. County owned.

The Snooks Bridge is open to traffic.

Covered Bridges

Snooks Bridge Facts and Figures
Location Located on Township Route 554, about 1/2 mile off of Route 56 north of Fishertown, PA.
Year Built 1883
Truss Burr Truss
Clearance 11'0
Length 82 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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