Kutz's Mill Bridge

Kutz's Mill Bridge is a covered wooden bridge spanning Sacony Creek with a Burr Truss design that shows nineteenth-century engineering methods. The structure connects the surrounding area to the mill complex on the other side.

The bridge was built in 1854 by contractors Bitner & Ahrens and later entered the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. This recognition acknowledged its structural and historical importance to the region.

The bridge reflects how rural Pennsylvania communities crossed waterways and the building methods that were standard in their time. It stands as a reminder of the practical engineering that kept settlements connected to mills and farms.

The bridge is located northwest of Kutztown on Township Road 798 and is accessible by local roads. Visitors should plan their visit during dry conditions, as the wooden structure can be slippery when wet.

The bridge is part of a complete mill site with a stone grist mill building from 1850 that shows how water power was used to grind grain. The property also includes residential buildings and a typical Pennsylvania barn from the same period.