Pennsylvania Covered Bridges - Lehigh County
Rex's Bridge
At a length of 150 feet, Rex's Covered Bridge is the longest in the Lehigh Valley.  The Burr Truss bridge was built in 1858 it the third of five covered bridges to cross Jordan Creek.

Bridge Specs(1):
Number: 38-39-04
Design: Burr Truss
Length: 150'
Crosses: Jordan Creek

Directions:

  • Take PA 309 North from US 22.  At the traffic light in Orefield, turn left onto Kernsville Road and proceed one mile to Jordan Road Road (the first road on the right beyond iron bridge), and turn right. Follow Jordan Road to Rex's Bridge.

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    (Photo by Bill Symons; Summer 2004)
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    (Photo by Bill Symons; Summer 2004)
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    Sources & Links:

  • (1) Travis, Dale. "Pennsylvania Covered Bridges List." http://www.dalejtravis.com/cblist/cbpa.htm. (December 19, 2004)
  • Rex's Bridge ---US Boomers
  • Bill Symons

  • Page Created: December 28, 2004
    Last Updated: December 28, 2004

    (C) 2004 William Lawson