Hammer Creek

In 1849 this bridge was being built while tens of thousands of people were rushing to find gold in the California hills.  The cost of the original bridge was $700, but the builder is unknown.  Rebuilt by John G. Bowman in 1887 for $1744.  It has received no major flood damage.  Location:   on Erb’s Road 3/4 mile north of Rothville on Picnic Woods Road in Warwick Twp.

Narrative & photo credit: Kenneth W. Collins, author of "Covered Bridges of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania"