Mercer's Mill Bridge
Mercer's Mill Bridge is shared by Lancaster and Chester Counties, as it crosses Octoraro Creek, the boundary between the counties. It is the widest of the Lancaster County bridges, at 14'5" of "clear roadway," but still a one-lane bridge. A red-sided bridge in a scenic rural area, it is as picturesque as it is remote.
Scenic View of the Mercer's Mill Bridge
An Unusual Opening on the Northwest Side
Many Lancaster County bridges have windows for oncoming traffic. Mercer's Mill is unusual in having a window on only one side.
A Sign of Concern at Mercer's Mill Bridge
- Length: 86 ft.
- Width: 15 ft.
- Built 1880
- Builder: B. C. Carter
- Truss: Burr
- Stream: Octoraro Creek
- Traffic: yes
- Alternative name: Mercer's Ford Bridge
- WGCB Number: 38-15-19/38-36-38
- Parking: Pull-offs on either side.
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