Barronvale Bridge
Why it's listed
Covered bridge over Laurel Hill Creek in Middlecreek Township, Somerset County, about three miles northwest of New Lexington. Cassimer Cramer built it in 1902. It spans about 162 feet and is 13 feet 10 inches wide, with an 11-foot-10-inch clearance. The bridge uses a Burr arch truss, and vertical plank half-side walls shield the truss from weather. Its portal design matches that of King's Bridge, another covered bridge in the county. It is regarded as the largest covered bridge still standing in Somerset County. The bridge carries a road surface of timber and is open to foot traffic, with a two-ton limit on vehicles. Somerset County owns it. Its listing reflects its role as a surviving example of the county's covered bridge tradition, grouped with other covered bridges of the county.
Significance in brief: The nomination describes it as the largest covered bridge remaining in Somerset County today. It has a low Burr arch truss protected by vertical plank half-side walls, and its portal design is identical to King's Bridge. It was listed as part of the county's covered bridge group.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 80003633, listed December 11, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | W of Somerset off LR 55118, Middlecreek Township, Somerset |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Listed | December 11, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80003633 |
| Resource type | Structure |
| Architect / builder | Cassimer Cramer (builder) |
| Architectural style | Burr arch truss covered bridge |
| Areas of significance | Engineering, Transportation |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition recorded as fair, with some upright boards missing and some deterioration of the decking. |
| Acreage | 0.1 |
| Coordinates | 39.95278, -79.27036 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For a publicly owned building or structure, listing mainly matters when federal funds, permits or licences are involved: projects then go through Section 106 review so effects on the property are considered. Listing also strengthens applications for preservation grants and, for leased income-producing uses, can enable the federal rehabilitation tax credit.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 80003633.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4863824
- This listing as JSON
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