Watts Mill Bridge, Bridge in Cannelton, Pennsylvania
Watts Mill Bridge is a steel truss bridge crossing Little Beaver Creek in Cannelton, Pennsylvania. It features a Pratt pony truss design typical of late 19th-century bridge engineering and spans the creek with a narrow pedestrian passage.
The bridge was built in 1878 by the West Penn Bridge Company to serve communities during Pennsylvania's industrial expansion. It played an important role in connecting commerce and transportation across Little Beaver Creek during that era.
The bridge stands as the only structure in Beaver County individually recognized on the National Register of Historic Places for its engineering characteristics.
The bridge now serves as a pedestrian crossing and connects to the North Country National Scenic Trail network. Following its 2023 renovation, visitors can walk across to enjoy the surrounding creek landscape.
The bridge's rehabilitation occurred after its identification as a preservation priority by the Young Preservationists Association of Pittsburgh in 2004.
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