Posted in Pennsylvania November 09, 2019 by

The Longest Covered Bridge In Pennsylvania, Academia Pomeroy Covered Bridge Is 278-Feet Long

Reminders of yesteryear surround us throughout Pennsylvania. Classic covered bridges, for example, totaling nearly 200 dot the Pennsylvania landscape. Some tell tales of the paranormal while others have survived Mother Nature over the decades. If you’ve not yet visited the longest covered bridge in Pennsylvania, add it to your to-do list for a delightful day trip.

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Nestled in Port Royal, Academia Pomeroy Covered Bridge, sometimes referred to as Pomeroy Academia Covered Bridge, spans 278 feet, making it the...
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Longest covered bridge in Pennsylvania. Built in 1902, the covered bridge's construction cost a mere $6,484 and features a Theodore Burr Arch Truss design.
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In the early part of the 21st century, the covered bridge would undergo an extensive restoration process that cost nearly $1.5 million.
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Today, the Juniata County Historical Society owns and maintains Academia Pomeroy Covered Bridge.
Today, the covered bridge draws visitors who want to experience a piece of yesterday. It also provides an idyllic backdrop for photographs.
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You might even want to pack a picnic lunch and find a patch of grass near the covered bridge for a leisurely picnic.
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If you enjoy fishing, bring your fishing gear, too. Fishing for trout by the covered bridge is popular.
As you stroll through the pedestrian-only covered bridge, you might notice working security cameras.
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Unfortunately, the covered bridge has suffered from vandals and an arsonist during its history. As a result, security cameras were installed to protect the historic bridge.
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Click here for the official website of the Juniata County Historical Society. Or, go here for Facebook.
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Have you ever been to the longest covered bridge in Pennsylvania? Did you know that Pennsylvania’s home to a haunted covered bridge, too? Come face-to-face with the Sachs Covered Bridge in Gettysburg. Click here to read more.

Address: Covered Bridge Rd, Port Royal, PA 17082, USA