The Henry Bridge

This bridge was built in 1841 the builder is unknown, they used the Queenpost design in its construction. The bridge is 36 feet long and 12 feet 6 inches wide, it crosses Mingo Creek. The structure is owned and maintained by the county and open to vehicular traffic. It is in Mingo Park, Pennsylvania.

Although the Henry Bridge is popular among residents, its actual origin is not known. It has vertical board siding on both the side and portals, is painted barn red inside and out, and has a tin covered gable roof. Two square windows, as well as narrow eave openings, are located on the sidewalls. It also has a deck of crosswise planking and moderated length stone and mortar wingwalls capped with concrete. The cut stone abutments of this Queenpost truss bridge are braced by concrete supports.

The Henry's location in Mingo Creek Park, and its participation in the annual Covered Bridge Festival, make it a local favorite. Because of its location within the park, it is heavily traveled bridge. Consequently the deck of the bridge has been reinforced with five steel "I" beams that rest on the concrete abutments.