McConnell's Mill Covered Bridge
# McConnell's Mill Covered Bridge

The McConnell's Mill Covered Bridge is an historic, wooden covered bridge that is located in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United $States.^{:2}$ It spans the Slippery Rock Creek in McConnells Mill State Park, southeast of Rose $Point.^{:5}$

## History and architectural features

Built in 1874, this historic bridge is a Howe truss that was built on stone foundations and is supported by steel $girders.^{:7}$

Unlike many Pennsylvania counties, Lawrence County never possessed many covered bridges; perhaps only five such bridges were ever built in the county. Today, only the McConnell's Mill Covered Bridge and the Banks Covered Bridge near Volant $remain.^{:2}$

The McConnell's Mill bridge is particularly significant for its usage of the Howe truss design; it is one of only four extant Howe truss bridges $statewide.^{:2}$

In 1980, the bridge was recognized for its historical significance by being placed on the National Register of Historic Places, along with the Banks Bridge.

