Covered Bridges in Chester County, PA
Step back in time — and into the shade — with Chester County’s covered bridges
Note: Check all height and weight limits for bridges before driving on them!
🚗 Bridges for cars
🚶 Pedestrians only
👁 View only
🚗 Glen Hope Bridge, Oxford
First built in 1889, then rebuilt after a fire in 1987, this stone-and-wood bridge spans Little Elk Creek. Hickory Hill Rd.
🚗 Harmony Hill Bridge, West Bradford
The 78-foot-long Burr truss bridge was built in 1872 and crosses the East Branch of Brandywine Creek. Harmony Hill Rd.
🚗 Kennedy Bridge, Phoenixville
This 1856 bridge over French Creek was rebuilt after a fire, using bongossi wood, a non-flammable wood from Africa. W. Seven Stars Rd.
🚗 Knox Bridge, Malvern
Valley Forge National Historical Park is home to the first covered bridge (1851) to cross Valley Creek. Chester County’s most photographed. 300 Yellow Springs Rd.
👁 Bartram Bridge, Newtown Square
This 1860 bridge connects Delaware and Chester Counties and spans Crum Creek. 4298 Goshen Rd.
🚶 Larkin Bridge (Thomson Bridge), Chester Springs
Originally built in 1854 and rebuilt in 1818, this bridge wasn’t always in its current spot. It was relocated in 2006 to be along a walking path. Trail near Byers Station housing development.
🚗 Linton Stephens Bridge, Oxford
This small footbridge built in 1886 sparks a spelling debate, Stephens or Stevens, and was named after the local postmaster. 1051 Kings Row Rd.
🚗 Mercers Mill Bridge, Atglen
Named for farmer and mill owner Captain John Mercer, the 1880 bridge joins West Fallowfield and Sadsbury Townships. 3771 Bailey Crossroads Rd.
🚗 Pine Grove Bridge, Nottingham
The longest covered bridge in Chester County and part of a historic route from New York to Washington, this bridge crosses Octoraro Creek. The current version was built in 1884. Forge Rd.
🚗 Rapps Dam Bridge, Phoenixville
Spanning French Creek, this scenic bridge was built by Benjamin F. Hartman in 1866. Rapps Dam Rd.
🚗 Sheeder Hall Bridge, Spring City
The oldest covered bridge in Chester County, constructed in 1850, its red color and unique “step-like” archways make it instantly recognizable. 10 Hollow Rd.
Want more? Check out the covered bridge brochure at BrandywineValley.com