List of covered bridges in the United States facts for kids
Covered bridges are special bridges that have roofs and walls, just like a house! They were built this way to protect the wooden parts of the bridge from rain, snow, and sun. This helped the bridges last much longer. Many of these beautiful bridges are still standing today across the United States. They are often called "kissing bridges" because their enclosed space offered privacy for a quick kiss!
Alabama
Alabama is home to several historic covered bridges.
California
You can find many interesting covered bridges in California.
Connecticut
Connecticut also has its share of charming covered bridges.
Delaware
Delaware has a few unique covered bridges that are worth exploring.
Ashland Covered Bridge
The Ashland Covered Bridge is in Ashland, Delaware. It was built around 1860. This bridge is 52 feet long and crosses the Red Clay Creek. It uses a special design called a Town lattice truss.
Smith's Bridge
Smith's Bridge is located in Beaver Valley. The original bridge was built in 1839, but it sadly burned down in 1961. It was rebuilt several times, including in 1962 and 2002. This bridge is 143 feet long and crosses the Brandywine Creek. It uses a Burr Truss design.
Wooddale Bridge
The Wooddale Bridge is found in Wooddale, Delaware. It was built around 1850 and rebuilt in 2008. This bridge is 60 feet long and also crosses the Red Clay Creek. Like the Ashland Bridge, it uses a Town lattice truss.
Georgia
Georgia has some wonderful covered bridges to discover.
Illinois
Illinois is another state with many covered bridges.
Indiana
Indiana is famous for having many historic covered bridges.
Iowa
Iowa also has a collection of interesting covered bridges.
Kentucky
Kentucky is home to several beautiful covered bridges.
Maine
Maine has some picturesque covered bridges.
Maryland
Maryland also features a number of covered bridges.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts has its own unique covered bridges.
Michigan
Michigan is another state where you can find covered bridges.
Minnesota
Minnesota also has some charming covered bridges.
Missouri
Missouri is home to several historic covered bridges.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is well-known for its many covered bridges.
New Jersey
New Jersey has a couple of notable covered bridges.
Green Sergeants Covered Bridge
The Green Sergeants Covered Bridge is in Stockton, New Jersey. It was built in 1872 and repaired in 1961. This bridge is 84 feet long and crosses the Wickecheoke Creek. It uses a Queen post truss design.
Scarborough Covered Bridge
The Scarborough Covered Bridge is located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. It was built in 1959 and renovated in 1993. This bridge is 55 feet long and crosses the Cooper River. It uses a Town lattice truss and is sometimes called the "Kissing Bridge."
New York
New York also has a variety of covered bridges.
North Carolina
North Carolina has a few special covered bridges.
Bunker Hill Covered Bridge
The Bunker Hill Covered Bridge is in Claremont, North Carolina. It was built in 1895. This bridge is 81 feet long and crosses Lyle Creek. It is the only bridge in the United States that uses a special Haupt design.
Pisgah Community Covered Bridge
The Pisgah Community Covered Bridge is located in Pisgah, North Carolina. It was built around 1910. This bridge is 51 feet long and crosses the upper branch of the Little River. It uses a modified queen design.
Will Henry Stevens Covered Bridge
The Will Henry Stevens Covered Bridge is in Highlands, North Carolina. It was built in 2008. This bridge is 87 feet long and crosses a creek. It uses a Town design. This bridge was actually moved here from Warner, New Hampshire, where it was known as the Bagley Bridge!
Ohio
Ohio is another state with many covered bridges.
Oregon
Oregon is well-known for its beautiful covered bridges.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has a large number of historic covered bridges.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island has one notable covered bridge.
Swamp Meadow Bridge
The Swamp Meadow Bridge is in Foster, Rhode Island. The original bridge opened in 1993 but was unfortunately burned by vandals. The current bridge was built in 1994. It is 36 feet long and crosses Hemlock Brook. It uses a Town truss design.
South Carolina
South Carolina has one famous covered bridge.
Campbell's Covered Bridge
Campbell's Covered Bridge is located in Gowensville, South Carolina. It was built in 1909 and rebuilt in 1992. This bridge is 41 feet long and crosses Beaver Dam Creek. It uses a Howe design.
South Dakota
South Dakota has one modern covered bridge.
Edgemont City Park Covered Bridge
The Edgemont City Park Covered Bridge is in Edgemont, South Dakota. It was built in 2011. This bridge is 120 feet long and crosses a pond. It uses a Town design and is located at the Trails, Trains & Pioneers Museum.
Tennessee
Tennessee also has some interesting covered bridges.
Vermont
Vermont is famous for its many covered bridges.
Virginia
Virginia has a number of historic covered bridges.
Washington
Washington state also has some covered bridges.
West Virginia
West Virginia is home to several covered bridges.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin also has its share of covered bridges.
