New Paris Covered Bridge
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deano1943
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The New Paris Covered Bridge is located on along PA 96, near New Paris, in Napier Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WM10BJ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/01/2006
Views: 11
The New Paris Covered Bridge was built in 1882 by an unknown builder.
The bridge is 70 feet in length by 12 feet in width.
The bridge, which crosses Dunnings Creek, is in poor condition, and closed to motor traffic. The bridge is private and open to foot traffic only.
New Paris Covered Bridge is burr truss constructed bridge, and one span in length.
This bridge is also known as: Cuppett's, and Cupperts Covered Bridge.
Structure #: 80003423
Street address:
Cortland Drive (PA 96)
New Paris, Pa. USA
15554
County / Borough / Parish: Napier Township, Bedford County
Year listed: 1980
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1800-1824, 1875-1899
Historic function: Transportation, Road Related
Current function: Closed, foot traffic only
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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