Allegheny Township in New Baltimore in Somerset County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Somerset County Bridge No. 5 • New Baltimore Covered Bridge

Photographed By Bradley Owen, July 23, 2023

1. Somerset County Bridge No. 5 • New Baltimore Covered Bridge Marker

Inscription.
Constructed in 1998

County Commissioners
Robert J. Will, Chairman • Brad Cober • David L. Mankamyer
Engineer
The Neilan Engineers, Inc.
Contractor
Lone Pine Construction, Inc.

History of the Bridge

Originally constructed in 1879 by an unknown builder, the New Baltimore Coverded Bridge is an example of a multiple king post style truss. The bridge was damaged by flood water of January 19, 1996. This bridge is a replica of the original structure.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 19, 1996.

Location. 39° 59.207′ N, 78° 46.356′ W. Marker is in New Baltimore, Pennsylvania, in Somerset County. It is in Allegheny Township. Marker is at the intersection of Town Hill Road and Water Street, on the left when traveling north on Town Hill Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Baltimore PA 15553, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. New Baltimore Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Over the Summit (approx. 3.6 miles away); Forbes Road

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(approx. 3.6 miles away); Allegheny Township Veterans (approx. 3.8 miles away); Jacob Kinsey (Kintzy) Homestead (approx. 5.4 miles away); Deeter's Gap (approx. 6.1 miles away); Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor (approx. 6.2 miles away); Bedford Co. Bridge #15 (approx. 7.2 miles away).

Photographed By Bradley Owen, July 23, 2023

2. Somerset County Bridge No. 5 • New Baltimore Covered Bridge Marker

Marker is on the left.

New Baltimore Covered Bridge Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, July 23, 2023

3. New Baltimore Covered Bridge Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 24, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.