National Register of Historic Places

Waterford Covered Bridge

Waterford, Erie County, Pennsylvania
Listed
September 16, 1980
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80003492

About this property

The Waterford Covered Bridge is a Town lattice truss covered bridge spanning LeBoeuf Creek in Waterford Township, Erie County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The bridge was built in 1875, and is 85 feet 11 inches (26.2 m) in length. The Waterford Covered Bridge is one of two remaining covered bridges in Erie County, along with the Harrington Covered Bridge. The bridge is also the only Town lattice truss bridge in the county and one of only 19 in Pennsylvania. It was documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey in 1936 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. In 2011, the bridge was closed due to its deteriorating condition. Bridge was rebuilt and then reopened in November 2024.

Location

Waterford, Erie County, Pennsylvania
41.94132, -79.96415

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Waterford Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?

Waterford Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 16, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Waterford Covered Bridge?

Waterford Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Waterford Covered Bridge?

The period of significance for Waterford Covered Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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