Green Sergeant's Covered Bridge
Green Sergeant's Covered Bridge, Covered bridge in Delaware Township, US.
Description
Green Sergeant's Covered Bridge is a wooden structure that crosses Wickecheoke Creek in New Jersey using a Town lattice truss design with red cedar roofing and white oak timber. The bridge displays the traditional engineering methods common to 19th-century covered bridges across the Northeast.
History
Built in 1872, the structure became an important landmark in the Delaware Township area. It was reconstructed in 1961 using original materials after community efforts saved it from demolition.
Culture
The bridge takes its name from Richard Green Sergeant, a local family whose presence shaped the area since the early 1800s. Today, this connection reminds visitors of the people who built their lives along Wickecheoke Creek.
Practical
The bridge is located on Rosemont-Sergeantsville Road and remains open to vehicle traffic, allowing visitors to drive across or stop along the road for photographs. No admission fee is required, making it accessible to anyone passing through the area.
Did you know?
It stands as the only surviving 19th-century covered bridge remaining in New Jersey, making it an exceptionally rare example of this building style. Its continued existence is thanks to local determination that prevented its demolition.
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