Top covered bridges
Covered BridgeWest Liberty Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeHarpersfield Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeBenetka Road Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeCreek Road Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeDoyle Road Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeGiddings Road Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeGraham Road Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeCaine Road Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeNetcher Road Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeSmolen–Gulf Bridge
Covered BridgeSouth Denmark Road Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeState Road Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeWindsor Mills Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeMechanicsville Road Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeMiddle Road Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeOlin's Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeRiverdale Road Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeRoot Road Covered Bridge
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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.