Cover Bridge RD over Princess Creek
Poor Condition146 years old750 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Carbon |
| Location | Little Gap Covered Bridge |
| Carries | Cover Bridge RD |
| Crosses | Princess Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.83138, -75.52245 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Poor |
| Deck | 8 (Very Good) |
| Superstructure | 4 (Poor) |
| Substructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Channel/Waterway | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Scour Critical | 4 — Foundations need monitoring |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 78.1 ft (23.8 m) |
| Max Span | 74.1 ft (22.6 m) |
| Deck Width | 16.1 ft (4.9 m) |
| Deck Area | 116.6 sq m |
| Main Spans | 1 |
| Year Built | 1880 (reconstructed 1987) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 750 (1979) |
| Truck Traffic | 1% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 1 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | December 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | County Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places |
| Structure Number | 000000000009122 |