New Hampshire White Mountains & North Country Spans
Historic Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge
Location: Bridge Street, Cornish, NH 03745
Feature: Longest 19th-Century Timber Bridge in the United States
A masterpiece of historic engineering. This massive, two-span timber giant stretches 449 feet across the Connecticut River connecting New Hampshire to Windsor, Vermont. It features an incredible, classic Town lattice truss design.
Historic Albany Covered Bridge
Location: Passaconaway Rd, Albany, NH 03818
Feature: Kancamagus Highway Landmark & Swift River Views
Constructed originally in 1858 and beautifully maintained ever since. Features a historic paddlewheel-style design crossing the turbulent Swift River, making it an incredibly popular target for autumn leaf-peepers.
Historic Swift River Covered Bridge
Location: West Side Rd, Conway, NH 03818
Feature: 1890 Wooden Town Lattice Structure
A breathtaking historic timber crossing located on the outskirts of North Conway. Rebuilt in 1890 after a flash flood swept away the original frame, it features a distinct long profile over deep mountain waters.
Historic Saco River Covered Bridge
Location: East Side Rd, Conway, NH 03818
Feature: Active Burly Two-Span Truss Framework
An impressive, active two-span structure standing since 1890. It successfully channels local vehicular traffic across the wide Saco River and uses an incredibly durable, reinforced framing method.
Sentinel Pine Covered Bridge
Location: Flume Gorge, 852 US-3, Lincoln, NH 03251
Feature: Pedestrian Footbridge Over a Deep Mountain Chasm
Perched dramatically above the crashing waters of the Flume Gorge basin. The base of this gorgeous pedestrian bridge is formed by a single massive, ancient pine trunk that blew over in a storm back in 1848.
Historic Bartlett Covered Bridge
Location: 404 US-302, Bartlett, NH 03838
Feature: Preserved Heritage Bridge and Gift Shop Hub
Dating back to the 1850s, this wonderfully preserved landmark was fully retired from vehicle service and saved from destruction. It now functions as a unique, locally owned seasonal artisan gift shop venue.
Historic Bath Covered Bridge
Location: West Bath Rd, Bath, NH 03740
Feature: Longest Continuously Used Bridge in the State
Standing proudly over the Ammonoosuc River since 1832. This spectacular, long high-clearance timber span has been beautifully retrofitted to continue safely carrying normal local cars and pickup trucks.
Historic Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge
Location: 60 Woodsville Rd, Bath, NH 03740
Feature: The Oldest Surviving Covered Bridge in New Hampshire
An irreplaceable relic built in 1829. This incredible structure features an added pedestrian walkway on the side and represents one of the earliest remaining examples of authentic structural bridge trusses in America.
Historic Swiftwater Covered Bridge
Location: 7 Porter Rd, Bath, NH 03740
Feature: Swimming Hole Landmark & Interlocking Trusses
A gorgeous, compact 1849 bridge sitting right over a popular, rocky river swimming hole. It utilizes a durable structural framework that has successfully weathered nearly two centuries of rugged mountain spring runoffs.
Historic Groveton Covered Bridge
Location: Groveton, NH 03582
Feature: Remote North Country Landmark over Ammonoosuc River
Built in 1852 to connect industrial mill access lanes. This majestic, white-painted timber span was fully restored to pristine historic condition, serving now as a peaceful local landmark park space.
Historic Whittier Covered Bridge
Location: 21 Nudd Rd, West Ossipee, NH 03890
Feature: Rare Paddleford Truss Timber Framing
Dating to 1870, this rare regional design span crossed the Bearcamp River. It recently underwent a complete multi-year structural disassembly and restoration to preserve its unique, interlocking timber joinery.
Southern & Central New Hampshire Spans
New England College Covered Bridge
Location: Henniker, NH 03242
Feature: Picturesque Campus Setting & Contoocook Crossing
A stunning, traditional post-and-beam bridge built in 1972 by local communities using authentic historic methods. It anchors the New England College campus grounds, providing scenic pedestrian paths over the water.
Riverwalk Covered Bridge
Location: 18 Mill St, Littleton, NH 03561
Feature: Downtown Pedestrian Promenade Link
An exceptional modern timber pedestrian frame that spans the Ammonoosuc River. It directly connects Littleton's award-winning Main Street boutique shops and local craft breweries to scenic nature trail corridors.
Vermont, Maine, Connecticut & Southern New England Spans
Historic Gold Brook Covered Bridge (Emily's Bridge)
Location: Covered Bridge Rd, Stowe, VT 05672
Feature: Haunted Heritage Landmark & Classic Howe Truss
Built in 1844, this small wooden bridge is legendary across New England as a hotbed of local ghost folklore. It stands as a beautiful, functional single-lane span tucked directly into the mountain valley woods of Stowe.
Historic Quechee Covered Bridge
Location: Waterman Hill Rd, Quechee, VT 05059
Feature: Mill Waterfall Overlooks & Structural Redesign
Positioned directly over a thundering river waterfall next to historic brick mill facilities. Features an integrated, separate sheltered pedestrian walkway offering stunning panoramic photo spots of the valley.
Historic West Cornwall Covered Bridge
Location: West Cornwall, CT 06796
Feature: Iconic Red Framework over the Housatonic River
An absolute marvel of structural preservation designed by early architect Ithiel Town. This bright red, active single-lane bridge has carried regional travelers safely over the wide Housatonic river system since 1864.
Historic Bulls Covered Bridge
Location: 248 Bulls Bridge Rd, South Kent, CT 06757
Feature: Rugged Gorge Rapids Overlook & Queenpost Truss
One of Connecticut’s few remaining functional historical spans. Perched directly above a crashing, rocky river gorge canyon, the site provides instant access to scenic rapids viewing paths managed by local power grids.
Ware-Hardwick Covered Bridge (Gilbertville Bridge)
Location: Bridge St, Ware, MA 01082
Feature: Rare 1886 Massachusetts Ware River Span
A massive historical timber structure crossing the Ware River line. It stands as a prime monument to Massachusetts' late 19th-century infrastructure boom, meticulously saved by community historical groups.
Historic Sunday River Covered Bridge (The Artist's Bridge)
Location: Sunday River Rd, Newry, ME 04261
Feature: Maine's Celebrated Landscape Painting Icon
Widely heralded as the single most sketched and photographed historic bridge in the state of Maine. Built in 1872, it features a beautifully weathered wood-paneled hull sitting across pristine, mountain stream waters.
Swamp Meadow Covered Bridge
Location: 105A Central Pike, Foster, RI 02825
Feature: Rhode Island's Solitary Public Covered Timber Span
A beautiful testament to heritage building methods. Hand-framed by local volunteers in 1994 to replace an early structure, this standalone gem represents the only public covered vehicle bridge in the entire state.