Bridge Valley Bridge facts for kids
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Bridge Valley Bridge
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Bridge Valley Bridge, September 2012
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 Location in Pennsylvania
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| Location | Spans Neshaminy Creek north of Hartsville, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 0.1 acres (0.040 ha) |
| Built | 1804 |
| Built by | Phillip Millar |
| Architectural style | Neo-Classical Arched Bridge |
| NRHP reference No. | 84003120 |
| Added to NRHP | May 10, 1984 |
The Bridge Valley Bridge is a very old stone bridge in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. People also call it Pettit's Bridge or the Eight-Arch Bridge. It crosses over the Neshaminy Creek.
This special bridge was built way back in 1804. A builder named Phillip Millar helped create it. It has eight arches, and each arch is about 27 feet long. The bridge is made from carefully cut stones called ashlar. Inside, it's filled with smaller stones and dirt.
For many years, cars and trucks used the Bridge Valley Bridge to cross the creek. It was an important path for travelers. The bridge was used for vehicles until 1970.
A Historic Landmark
The Bridge Valley Bridge is a very important part of history. Because it is so old and special, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This list includes places in the United States that are worth saving because of their history.
Images for kids
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Bridge Valley Bridge closeup, September 2012
