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Lost to fire in 2002, Bedford County Commissioners committed to rebuild this structure. The bridge was rebuilt and reopened to traffic in 2004. This covered bridge takes its name from the nearby town of Ryot, PA. It is a Burr Truss design, 83 1/2 feet long. The Ryot Bridge crosses Dunnings Creek between Route 96 and Route 56. County owned.
It rests on stone and mortar abutments. The Ryot Bridge is drivable.
Location: Ryot
Year Built: 1880’s (approximate)
Type: Burr Truss
Length: 83.5
Width: 12 ft.
Bedford County is in South Central PA along the PA Turnpike, Route 30 (Lincoln Highway), I-99 and I70.