Pennsylvania Covered Bridges - Snyder County
Aline or Meiserville Covered Bridge
Located off of Route 104 between the tiny villages of Aline and Meiserville sits a restored Burr Truss Covered Bridge over the North Branch of Mahantango Creek. The Aline Bridge has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979, ninety-five years after it was first constructed.  The bridge is closed to vehicular traffic, but it is easily accessible and has a few picnic tables.

Bridge Specs(1):

  • Number: 38-55-04
  • Built: 1884
  • Restored: 2001
  • Design: Burr Truss
  • Length: 60 Feet
  • Crosses: North Branch - Mahantango Creek


    • Directions:

  • The bridge is located off of PA 104 about four miles north of US 11/15.  The bridge is located at the intersection of PA 104 and Aline Church Road.  From the north, the bridge is on your left hand side.


    • Photos:
    All photos taken by the webmaster - April 30, 2005.
    Left Photo: The Aline Covered Bridge as seen from Aline Church Road.

    Right Photo: A closer view of the Aline Bridge crossing over the North Branch of Mahantango Creek.
    Left Photo:  From the western bank of the creek (along PA 104), a straight on view of the Aline Bridge.

    Right Photo: A simple wooden plate lists the name of the bridge and the year of construction.
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    Sources & Links:

  • (1) Travis, Dale. "Pennsylvania Covered Bridges List." http://www.dalejtravis.com/cblist/cbpa.htm (March 25, 2006)
  • Aline or Meiserville Covered Bridge ---Dale Travis
  • Aline Covered Bridge ---Bridgehunter.com
  • Route 104: Road to respite ---Diane Stoneback

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    Page Created: March 30, 2007
    Last Updated: March 30, 2007

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