Here Are 6 Of The Most Beautiful Connecticut Covered Bridges To Explore This Fall
By Lisa Sammons|Published September 14, 2021
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There’s something special about the nostalgia of a covered bridge. If you’re planning a fall foliage road trip in Connecticut, make sure to throw in a visit to one of our beautiful covered bridges! The Constitution State boasts nine authentic covered bridges. Covered bridges are considered authentic if they are built with trusses rather than the more common beam structure. We’ve picked six of our favorite covered bridges in Connecticut for you to check out. They’re gorgeous any time of year, but the sight of them with autumn-tinted hues all around is absolutely stunning!
1. West Cornwall Covered Bridge (West Cornwall) - 1864
One of the three historic authentic covered bridges in Connecticut is the West Cornwall Covered Bridge. You've likely seen it on various New England postcards, as it's an extremely popular bridge. It spans 183 feet over the Housatonic River.
2. Comstock Covered Bridge (Colchester) - 1840
Comstock Covered Bridge, 1-9 Comstock Bridge Rd, East Hampton, CT 06424, USA
Comstock's Bridge now supports pedestrian traffic only. A truck crashed through the bridge in the 1920s and it was severely damaged, but it has now been restored, and is beautiful to visit during the fall.
The Blackwell Brook Bridge has an interesting design: though it is covered, you can still see through the sides. It is 35 feet long and also known as Levi's Mill Bridge.
Johnsonville is a district of East Haddam with an interesting history. It was originally a thriving mill community that began to fade as the mills closed. It was purchased by a businessman who intended to turn the area into a Victorian tourist attraction. He purchased and rebuilt many antique buildings in the area. In 1976, he commissioned this bridge, which is also known as the Bicentennial Bridge.
The first bridge that spanned the Housatonic River in this spot was said to have been crossed by George Washington. The 109-foot bridge that stands there now sits at a high point that leaves it less susceptible to flooding than lower bridges. Due to its completely enclosed status, it is less prone to weathering.
This one is a more modern pedestrian bridge that was built to cross over the manmade pond and waterfall. Countryside Park is a pretty little park and definitely worth a visit!
Have you visited any of these beautiful covered bridges in Connecticut? Share your experiences in the comments!
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