The Story Of This Haunted Bridge In Pennsylvania Will Creep You Out

Pennsylvania's certainly in the running, and justifiably so, for the most haunted state in the country. Of all the haunted spots in Pennsylvania, we have several haunted covered bridges. We recently delved into the story of the haunting of Sachs Covered Bridge. Today, we tell the tale of Van Sant Crybaby Bridge, another haunted bridge in Pennsylvania.

At first glance, Van Sant (Crybaby) Bridge in New Hope simply looks like an enchanting covered bridge, a calming piece of Pennsylvania's past in the midst of a turbulent 21st century.

Some of those who have driven or walked through the covered bridge tell of hearing frightening, out-of-the ordinary sounds.

Legend tells that Van Sant Crybaby Bridge served as the stage for numerous tragic events, from the hangings of convicted horse thieves to...

The nighttime suicide of a distraught young mother, shunned by family and friends, and her newborn. After throwing her infant off of the bridge, the mother proceeded to hang herself from the rafters inside the bridge.

Listen closely when you visit the bridge for, if you believe those before you, you're sure to hear the anguished cries of a baby (thus, the name Crybaby Bridge).

It's easy to see why Van Sant is considered the most haunted bridge in Pennsylvania.

If you stop your car as you drive through the bridge, listen again. You might just hear the sound of the distraught mom's feet slip back and forth on your car's roof.

Or, if you prefer to believe some skeptical ghost hunters, the legends are just that: Legends. That anguished wail of an infant? Just one of the red foxes that live in the area.

Have you visited this haunted bridge in Pennsylvania? Did you experience anything out of the ordinary? Do you believe that Van Sant Crybaby Bridge is haunted? Share your story below! For more opportunities to experience the paranormal, follow this haunted road trip in Pennsylvania.