Shearer’s Shearer’s BridgeBridge

Bridge ConstructionBridge ConstructionShearer's Bridge was originally Shearer's Bridge was originally

built in 1847 over Chiques Creek at built in 1847 over Chiques Creek at a cost of about $600. The bridge a cost of about $600. The bridge was built by Jacob Clare was built by Jacob Clare

In 1856, it was rebuilt for $1,200In 1856, it was rebuilt for $1,200

In 1971 it was moved four miles to In 1971 it was moved four miles to Manheim Memorial Park at a cost Manheim Memorial Park at a cost of $12,000of $12,000

Our Farm Show BridgeOur Farm Show BridgeThe bridge is a single span, The bridge is a single span,

wooden, double Burr arch wooden, double Burr arch trusses design. trusses design.

It is the only covered bridge in It is the only covered bridge in the county painted entirely in the county painted entirely in red, the traditional color of red, the traditional color of Lancaster County covered Lancaster County covered bridges, on both the inside bridges, on both the inside and outside including both and outside including both approaches. approaches.