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You'll easily find this bridge, from Route 31 on the Somerset side of Manns Choice. It is an 89 foot Burr Truss bridge, with low side panels and open sides. Construction date is believed to be 1892 (approximately). It spans the Raystown branch of the Juniata River. County owned.
It rests on stone abutments, reinforced with concrete. The Turner Bridge is driveable.
| Turners Bridge Facts and Figures | |
|---|---|
| Location | Located on Township Route 418, about 1/2 mile north of Route 31west of Manns Choice, PA. |
| Year Built | 1892 (approximate) |
| Truss | Burr Truss |
| Length | 89 feet |
| Width | 13 feet |
| Owner | County |
| Drivable | Yes |
Would you like a covered bridge brochure, complete with all of the general locations of Bedford County's covered bridges? Call the Bedford County Visitors Bureau at (800)765-3331 for your free copy. Or, click on the "Contact Us" button at the bottom of this page to e-mail your request!
There's also a great driving tour inside the Bedford County Visitors Guide. The tour takes about 90 minutes and takes in 6 covered bridges, a bison farm and the elusive Gravity Hill. The Bedford County Visitors Guide is free for the asking.
