Bartram's Covered Bridge
About Bartram's Covered Bridge
Bartram's Covered Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 10, 1980. It was among the first 2 of Newtown Township’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the state 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 Chester County TR.
What it isCovered bridge in Pennsylvania, United States. 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 · 10 MB · National Archives↗Finding Bartram's Covered Bridge
West of Newtown on LR 15098, Willistown/Newtown Townships, in Newtown Township, PA
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Burr Truss style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Burr Truss.
Memories of Bartram's Covered Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Bartram's Covered Bridge
Is Bartram's Covered Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 10, 1980 (Register number 80003462).
Is Bartram's Covered Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Waynesborough, 3.5 miles away.
Can you visit Bartram's 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 Bartram's Covered Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 10 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 71992770 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.