Top covered bridges
Covered BridgeLowes Bridge
Covered BridgeBennett-Bean Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeHemlock Bridge
Covered BridgeBabb's Bridge
Covered BridgeLovejoy Bridge
Covered BridgePorter-Parsonfield Bridge
Covered BridgeSunday River Bridge
Covered BridgeRobyville Bridge
Covered BridgeWatson Settlement Bridge
Covered BridgeRiverton Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeMaxfield Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeBrownfield Covered Bridge
Covered Bridges by county
All covered bridges (14)
| Name | County | Elevation | Nearest town | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowes Bridge | Piscataquis County | — | Sangerville | 2 |
| Bennett-Bean Covered Bridge | Oxford County | — | Colebrook | 2 |
| Hemlock Bridge | Oxford County | — | Lovell | 3 |
| Babb's Bridge | Cumberland County | — | South Windham | 4 |
| Lovejoy Bridge | Oxford County | — | Rumford | 2 |
| Porter-Parsonfield Bridge | Oxford County | — | Porter | 3 |
| Sunday River Bridge | Oxford County | — | Bethel | 3 |
| Robyville Bridge | Penobscot County | — | Kenduskeag | 3 |
| Watson Settlement Bridge | Aroostook County | — | Houlton | 2 |
| Riverton Covered Bridge | Cumberland County | — | Westbrook | 6 |
| Maxfield Covered Bridge | Penobscot County | — | Bangor | 7 |
| Brownfield Covered Bridge | Oxford County | — | Brownfield | 3 |
| Norridgewock Covered Bridge | Somerset County | — | Norridgewock | 3 |
| Big Stillwater Covered Bridge | Penobscot County | — | Orono | 5 |
Sky = estimated Bortle class (1 darkest – 9 brightest).
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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.