Built in 1849, Martin’s Mill Covered Bridge is one of only two covered bridges remaining in Franklin County. It is located on Weaver Road in Antrim Township, about 3.5 miles southwest of Greencastle and 1.8 miles off Williamsport Pike. The 205-foot span, built in the town lattice truss style to accommodate weight, is the second longest covered bridge in Pennsylvania. The bridge crosses the east branch of the Conococheague Creek, and is named for the saw and grist mill which once stood upstream on its west bank. The historic bridge, now restored to near original condition, has survived three near destructions: the first in 1958, when it was condemned by the county to be abandoned and destroyed; the second in 1972, when it was washed from its center pier and abutments by the floods from Hurricane Agnes; and the last, in the fall of 1991, when it had fallen into disrepair and nearly collapsed.
In each instance, the Martin’s Mill Covered Bridge Association, a group founded in 1961 to preserve the bridge for future generations, stepped in to prevent its loss. The latest restoration, completed in 1995, took three years. The bridge structure was stabilized, rotted flooring and siding replaced and a new wood shingle roof added. To protect the bridge after this latest and most expensive repair, gates were added at both portals to limit vehicular traffic.
In 2002, the Martin’s Mill Bridge Association leased the covered bridge and park to the Antrim Township Board of Supervisors, which had been closed for a few years due to increased costs. The Association asked the Antrim Township Supervisors to take over the maintenance and responsibility and ultimately the ownership of the bridge in order to preserve the history of our community for years to come. In December 2003 the Martin’s Mill Bridge Association disbanded and the bridge and park were turned over to Antrim
In each instance, the Martin’s Mill Covered Bridge Association, a group founded in 1961 to preserve the bridge for future generations, stepped in to prevent its loss. The latest restoration, completed in 1995, took three years. The bridge structure was stabilized, rotted flooring and siding replaced and a new wood shingle roof added. To protect the bridge after this latest and most expensive repair, gates were added at both portals to limit vehicular traffic.
In 2002, the Martin’s Mill Bridge Association leased the covered bridge and park to the Antrim Township Board of Supervisors, which had been closed for a few years due to increased costs. The Association asked the Antrim Township Supervisors to take over the maintenance and responsibility and ultimately the ownership of the bridge in order to preserve the history of our community for years to come. In December 2003 the Martin’s Mill Bridge Association disbanded and the bridge and park were turned over to Antrim
