Hannaway Covered Bridge

Two Glaciers Park
7636 Clearcreek Rd SW*
Lancaster | Madison Township | MAP

*The park’s main entrance is at the address above, however, this bridge is seen from Clearport Rd SW.

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1881, original bridge – James W Buchanan
1901 (1904) replacement bridge built
1996 restoration
2017 restoration

Multiple Kingpost

86′ plus a 7′ overhang at each end; 16′ width; 13′ height

By 1835, Clearport was a busy area in Madison Township. There were five mills, a smith’s shop, and a sawmill. A post office was opened in 1854. Many still houses were sources of liquid refreshment for group events such as house- and barn-raisings or seasonal festivals.

Because of the increase in motorized vehicles, in the 1930s one full-length window was added to allow visibility of oncoming traffic. The Hannaway was bypassed about 1990.

She has suffered many damaging events over the years. Most recently, high water carried a huge tree that slammed into the bridge knocking it from the abutments. It was then raised, placed on a falsework (a temporary support platform) and restored using stone from old bridge abutments. Many truss timbers were replaced and a new floor laid. Restoration work was completed in 2017 by Shaw & Holter, Inc. of Lancaster.

Because of the location, she is a little-used bridge but quite beautiful and worth the time to go see her.