Zook's Mill Covered Bridge

Zook's Mill Covered Bridge is a wooden covered bridge over Cocalico Creek built with a double arch truss design and painted red with white trim details. The structure measures about 74 feet across and has an overhead clearance of approximately 11 feet 6 inches for passing vehicles.

Miller Henry Zook built the bridge in 1849 to connect his mill property across Cocalico Creek. The structure gained recognition by the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 for its historical importance and preserved engineering methods.

The bridge carries the name of Miller Henry Zook who built it and displays the construction skills that early settlers in Pennsylvania developed and passed on. Visitors can see the wooden beams and metal reinforcements visible throughout the structure, showing how builders created lasting bridges without modern equipment.

The bridge is located west of Brownstown on Route T 797 connecting Warwick and West Earl Townships. Visitors should proceed slowly whether driving or walking, as the passage is narrow and visibility around the corners can be limited.

During Hurricane Agnes in 1972, the bridge displayed remarkable resistance when water levels surged to extreme heights during the storm. Despite this severe test, it sustained only minimal damage and proved that its solid 19th-century construction could withstand modern natural disasters.

Location: Warwick Township

Location: West Earl Township

GPS coordinates: 40.13020,-76.23180

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:20