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Bailey Covered Bridge
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National Register of Historic Places

Bailey Covered Bridge

Amwell Township’s first place on the National RegisterListed Jun 22, 1979; only 843 of Pennsylvania’s 3,595 listings are older
Burr TrussListed 1979Amwell Township
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About Bailey Covered Bridge

Bailey Covered Bridge, at Spans Ten Mile Creek, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 22, 1979: the first place in Amwell Township to be listed. Only 843 of Pennsylvania’s 3,595 listings are older. The Register lists it for its transportation, at the local level. It describes its style as Burr Truss, as it does for 89 other Pennsylvania listings. It was listed as part of Covered Bridges of Washington and Greene Counties TR.

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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 4 MB · National Archives↗
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Spans Ten Mile Creek, Amwell Township

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Questions about Bailey Covered Bridge

Is Bailey Covered Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 22, 1979 (Register number 79002355).

Is Bailey Covered Bridge a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is David Bradford House, 10.5 miles away.

Can you visit Bailey 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 Bailey Covered Bridge?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 4 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 71993995 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.