1832 South Perkasie Covered Bridge
History of the South Perkasie
Covered Bridge
The South Perkasie Covered Bridge was constructed in 1832 and is the oldest bridge in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
It is commonly called the South Perkasie Bridge and earlier known as the Bridgetown Covered Bridge. The Bridgeton Covered Bridge was built for use as a means of transportation across Pleasant Spring Creek.
The bridge is constructed of oak and white pine and is of towne lattice construction. The bridge is 93 feet long and was covered to protect the wood from the elements. It was originally located on Main Street spanning the Pleasant Spring Creek.
The bridge was moved from it's original location to the park in 1958. It took eight days to move the bridge a distance of one mile.
The bridge bears the sign; "$5.00 fine for any person riding or driving over this bridge faster than a walk or smoking segars on.'
It is commonly called the South Perkasie Bridge and earlier known as the Bridgetown Covered Bridge. The Bridgeton Covered Bridge was built for use as a means of transportation across Pleasant Spring Creek.
The bridge is constructed of oak and white pine and is of towne lattice construction. The bridge is 93 feet long and was covered to protect the wood from the elements. It was originally located on Main Street spanning the Pleasant Spring Creek.
The bridge was moved from it's original location to the park in 1958. It took eight days to move the bridge a distance of one mile.
The bridge bears the sign; "$5.00 fine for any person riding or driving over this bridge faster than a walk or smoking segars on.'
Reference: Perkasie Historical Society archives