Uhlerstown Covered Bridge - Uhlerstown Hill Rd. Uhlerstown, PA
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mars888
N 40° 31.525 W 075° 04.380
18T E 493816 N 4486078
Uhlerstown Covered Bridge is in a tiny town near a lock along the Delaware Canal State Park. It has a great recreational path & interpretive signs along the canal in the area. The town & canal are nestled between a cliff on one side & farm fields.
Waymark Code: WMJ31H
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 09/15/2013
Views: 5
The bridge is great for walking & has nice views of the canal, path, lock & buildings from the windows.
Current Condition of Bridge: very good
Web Address: [Web Link]
Description of Covered Bridge:
“ Located on Uhlerstown Road in Tinicum Township, Uhlerstown Covered Bridge is constructed of oak and has windows on both sides and was built in 1832. It is the only covered bridge in Bucks County that crosses the Delaware Canal. Michael Uhler, canal boat builder and the first postmaster founded Uhlerstown in 1871. Height Limit: 11 ft 3in; Width: 15 ft; Weight Limit: Check local posting; Length: 101 ft.” On 3/9/14 the posted weight limit was 12 tons. Quotes from: Official Tourism Website of The State of Pennsylvania http://www.visitpa.com/pa-covered-bridges/uhlerstown-covered-bridge
Year Built: 1832
Parking (If not at the bridge):: 200' E. of bridge roadside by field
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Uhlerstown Hill Rd. Uhlerstown, PA W. from PA Rt. 32
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