Top covered bridges
Covered BridgeRoseman Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeHillsgrove Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeHorton Mill Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeEasley Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeSwann Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeNectar Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeHolliwell Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeSalem-Shotwell Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeCogan House Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeAlamuchee-Bellamy Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeFallasburg Bridge
Covered BridgeWaterford Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeCutler–Donahoe Bridge
Covered BridgeBridgeport Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeCornish–Windsor Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeHoney Run Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeHyde Hall Bridge
Covered BridgeLocust Creek Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeLowell Bridge
Covered BridgeBradley Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeUnion Covered Bridge State Historic Site
Covered BridgeChambers Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeCedarburg Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeSwartz Covered Bridge
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- Maine14
- Maryland7
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- Michigan5
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- New York29
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- Rhode Island1
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- West Virginia22
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How to photograph covered bridges
Covered bridges look their best with soft side-light and a backdrop of fall color, snow or fresh spring green.
- Shoot from the stream bank to show the bridge, the water and its reflection together.
- Inside the bridge, the timber trusses make strong symmetrical compositions — use a tripod for long exposures.
- Many covered bridges still carry traffic; stay off the roadway and watch for vehicles.
- Overcast days keep contrast low between the dark interior and the bright surroundings.
- Autumn foliage peaks are the most popular time — visit on weekdays to avoid crowds.
Season: Peak fall color is the classic season; winter snow and spring blossoms are less crowded alternatives.