Shushan Covered Bridge
About Shushan Covered Bridge
Shushan Covered Bridge, at Spans Batten Kill off NY 22, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 8, 1978: the first place in Jackson to be listed. Only 718 of New York’s 6,529 listings are older. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the state level. It was listed as part of Covered Bridges of Washington County TR. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isCovered bridge in Washington County, New York, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 6 MB · National Archives↗Finding Shushan Covered Bridge
Spans Batten Kill off NY 22, Jackson
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Shushan Covered Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Shushan Covered Bridge
Is Shushan Covered Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 8, 1978 (Register number 78003460).
Is Shushan Covered Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Bennington Battlefield, 11 miles away.
Can you visit Shushan Covered Bridge?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Shushan Covered Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 6 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75315441 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.