Historic Kurtz's Mill Covered Bridge — Attraction in Lancaster

The Kurtz's Mill Covered Bridge is a covered bridge that spans Mill Creek in the Lancaster County Park in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Design, single span, double Burr arch truss, Total length 94 feet. History, Constructed by W. W. Upp, 1876. The bridge has a single span, wooden, double burr arch trusses design with the addition of steel hanger rods. The deck is made from oak planks. It is painted red, the traditional color of Lancaster County covered bridges, on both the inside and outside. Both approaches to the bridge are painted in red with white trim. In June 1972, it was damaged by the floodwaters caused by Hurricane Agnes. It was repaired by David Esh in 1975 and moved to its present location in the Lancaster County Park over Mill Creek, a tributary of the...

Step into the view of Kurt'z Mill covered bridge, and you step into one of the most beautiful scenes of Lancaster County. Watch the sunset, listen to the peaceful noises of nature, and take in the bucolic view. The architecture of this bridge is impeccable, with stunning arches and cherry-red paint over the gentle flowing currents of the Mill Creek. From the beautiful natural surroundings, to the rich history of this iconic bridge, a trip to the Kurtz Mill is...

This is a beautiful bridge located in Lancaster County Park. I have attended Polar Bear Walk/Runs in the snow on this bridge a very scene with runners and walkers participating. Shown is the 2015 Covered Bridge Metric shirt with art done by local artist G. Robert Wagner. Illustration was drawn from a photo showing the scene with Kurt's Mill Bridge in the background. If you are in Lancaster don't miss a chance to visit this bridge and the...