Covered Bridge - Stop #1 on the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive

The covered bridge welcomes visitors to the scenic drive.

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Have you ever seen a covered bridge with the National Park Service arrowhead on it?

The covered bridge is a detail that Pierce Stocking included in the Scenic Drive. Covered bridges protect wooden bridges from rain and snow, which can cause rotting of the timbers. It was cheaper to repair the roof than to build a new bridge.

Porcupines enjoyed consuming the sides of the original bridge. Even with plenty of native wood nearby. The covered structure was replaced in 1986. The present bridge has a higher roof to provide a 13-foot, 6-inch vehicle clearance.

This pull-off allows you an opportunity to linger a moment to view the bridge or photograph it.