Banks Covered Bridge
Why it's listed
Built in 1889, the Banks Covered Bridge crosses Neshannock Creek in Wilmington Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It is a Burr arch truss bridge with a gable roof, cut stone abutments and vertical plank siding. The bridge is 121 feet long and 15 feet wide, with a clearance of 9 feet and a posted load limit of 10 tons. Its portals resemble those common in Bucks County, and its walls rise only to the top of the truss, leaving a window area under the eaves. The nomination notes that it is one of only two covered bridges still standing in Lawrence County, the other being a Burr arch and Howe truss structure. Its survival in good condition makes it a representative example of the county's covered bridge building tradition, and it was included in the register as part of a group of Lawrence County covered bridges.
Significance in brief: The document identifies it as one of only two covered bridges remaining in Lawrence County. It uses the Burr arch truss system and its portals are described as similar to those common in Bucks County. It is listed as part of the Lawrence County Covered Bridges thematic resource group.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 80003543, listed June 27, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | SE of New Wilmington on T 476, Wilmington Township, New Wilmington |
|---|---|
| County | Lawrence County |
| Listed | June 27, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80003543 |
| Resource type | Structure |
| Areas of significance | Engineering, Transportation |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition recorded as good. |
| Acreage | 0.1 |
| Coordinates | 41.09059, -80.28588 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For a publicly owned building or structure, listing mainly matters when federal funds, permits or licences are involved: projects then go through Section 106 review so effects on the property are considered. Listing also strengthens applications for preservation grants and, for leased income-producing uses, can enable the federal rehabilitation tax credit.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 80003543.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4856478
- This listing as JSON
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