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The Rishel Covered Bridge, Spanning Chilisquaque Creek, near Montandon PA
Postcard incorrectly labeling the bridge as the Nations Oldest Bridge
"Bridge Number Two, built in 1812 by James More - co-founder of Bucknell University - is considered the oldest existing covered bridge in the nation. Blanketed here by new fallen snow, the ancient structure serenely belies its importance as a reminder of our heritage. This bridge, a 94 foot single span Burr Truss, is located 1 mile off Route 45 east of Montandon Pa."
Dec 5 1959
This newspaper clipping is dated 1982. The Daily Item was still reporting that the RIshel Covered Bridge, sometimes called the Moore-Rishel Bridge, was the oldest bridge. The Hassenplug Covered Bridge in Mifflinburg, built in 1825, is older than the Rishel bridge, and is one of the oldest bridges in the country.
The view under the Rishel Covered Bridge
Shells line the sides of the creek bed.
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2008 Water Damage
2019 - the water damaged boards are missing.
The stone wall leading to the bridge
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