Bailey Covered Bridge

Bailey Covered Bridge

Comprehensive view of the bridge
Coordinates 40°1′14″N 80°11′45″W / 40.02056°N 80.19583°W / 40.02056; -80.19583Coordinates: 40°1′14″N 80°11′45″W / 40.02056°N 80.19583°W / 40.02056; -80.19583
Area 0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built 1889
Architect Bailey Brothers
Architectural style Burr Arch
MPS Covered Bridges of Washington and Greene Counties TR
NRHP Reference # 79002355[1]
Added to NRHP June 22, 1979

The Bailey Covered Bridge is a historic covered bridge in Amity, Washington County, Pennsylvania. It crosses Ten Mile Creek. It is 15 by 66 feet. It was constructed in 1899 on property owned by the Bailey brothers. The original structure was burned in 1994 and replaced with the current structure. It is the last burr arch covered bridge in the county.[2] It is designated as a historic bridge by the Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation.[3]

References

  1. National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "Bailey Covered Bridge". Commonwealth of PA. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  3. "Bailey Covered Bridge". Landmark Registry - Bridges. Washington County History & Landmarks Foundation. 2008. Retrieved 2010-11-08.

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