Covered Bridges

John E. Hazen Bridge

Dead end of Saw Mill Road off of Mooreheadville Rd in Harborcreek; spanning 12-Mile Creek

Built in 2002 by Theodore R. Hazen Sr., the John E. Hazen Covered Bridge is a handcrafted homage to Erie County’s historic spans, located on private property near Twelvemile Creek in Harborcreek Township.

Inspired by the Waterford Covered Bridge and constructed over 322 hours for just $2,000 (plus a $800 structural engineering fee), the bridge features a flat deck design with a single off-center support, 3-inch-thick oak and hickory decking, and dimensions of 52 feet long by 10.5 feet wide and 12.5 feet high. Though not open to the public, it stands as a personal tribute to the region’s covered bridge legacy and Hazen’s ancestral ties to the area, including connections to the Middletown Farm and a historic water-powered sawmill.

A wooden covered bridge with a sign indicating it was built in 2002, crossing over a small creek, surrounded by leafless trees and a dirt path.

Wooden bridge with a metal plaque labeled 'John E. Hazen Covered Bridge 2002' mounted on the front.

Through a wooden covered bridge, looking out to trees, cars and a dirt path outside on a bright day.

View of a wooden ceiling framework with exposed beams and plywood panels at an angle.

A worn, creased paper sign attached with staples to a wooden surface, titled 'Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society of Pennsylvania, Inc.' with text about the society and its historical connection to Theodore Burr, a bridge builder.

A small creek flowing through a wooded area with leafless trees and a dirt and rocky shoreline.