Vermont is the state with the highest number of authentic covered bridges per square mile in all of the United States. There is something endearing about these old-fashioned water crossings. Many were built back in the 1800s and stir up visions of horse-drawn buggies making their way from farm to town. These bridges just begged to be photographed and experienced firsthand. Explore 17 covered bridges in Windsor County, enough to make a picture-perfect day trip. All of these covered bridges in Vermont give us a great excuse to take a lovely trip to see them all. Don’t forget to bring some of your favorite road trip snacks and let’s go see some nostalgic and historic covered bridges!
The Baltimore Covered Bridge was built in 1870 and originally crossed Great Brook in North Springfield. It was moved to its current location in Springfield in 1969. While the bridge is certainly photo-worthy, it is now closed to traffic.
Baltimore Covered Bridge, Springfield, VT 05156, USA
The Titcomb or Stoughton Covered Bridge is a 48-foot-long private construction built around 1880. The bridge carries a footpath over Schoolhouse Brook in the town of Weathersfield.
Enjoy spending some time in this backroad setting. The Salmond Covered Bridge is a 53-foot span on Henry Gould Road crossing Sherman Brook. Take your time to soak in the views and enjoy the picnic area along this lesser traveled road.
Make your way to the Upper Falls Covered Bridge also known as Downers Covered Bridge in western Weathersfield. The 120-foot-long span crosses the Black River on Upper Falls Road and was built in 1840. The bridge underwent reconstruction in 2007.
Upper Falls Covered Bridge, Perkinsville, VT 05151, USA
The lightly trafficked Bible Hill Road is carried over Mill Brook by The Bowers Covered Bridge. Constructed in 1919, this long-standing fixture is located in the town of West Windsor. If you are getting hungry on this little road trip then a visit to The Windsor Station Restaurant & Barroom is all you need. With only a 15 minuite detour you can find your way to this historic train depot turned restaurant. This is a very unique and fun dining experience to fuel you as you continue your hunt for covered bridges.
Bowers Covered Bridge, 243 Bible Hill Rd, Brownsville, VT 05037, USA
One of the newer constructions, the Quechee Covered Bridge is a 70-foot steel bridge built in 1970. The bridge has two lanes of traffic on Waterman Hill Road and a pedestrian sidewalk crossing the Ottauquechee River. We recommend you park your car and take a walk across, the views are astounding in either direction. There is a dam viewable from the bridge and a small observation area and you can easily get lost in the beauty. The little town of Quechee is well worth visiting with many quaint little shops and the whole town is saturated in that classic New England charm.
Quechee Covered Bridge, 4, Waterman Hill Rd, Quechee, VT 05059, USA
Also crossing the Ottauquechee River is the 189-foot Taftsville Covered Bridge. Built in 1836, this is one of the older covered bridges in the state. It is located in Taftsville. This bridge's bright red color makes it stand out from all of the other bridges on this list. When you get out of your car to explore this covered bridge make sure you take a quick trip down the path leading to the river. There are plenty of great angles and places to explore all around this bridge as well as yet another breathtaking dam with a continual flow of water giving this bridge the perfect backdrop.
Taftsville Covered Bridge, Woodstock, VT 05091, USA
The Lincoln Covered Bridge in Woodstock also crosses the Ottauquechee River with a 136-foot span. This bridge is unique with its one-of-a-kind Modified Pratt Truss with an arch construction. Take a ride down Fletcher Hill Road to cross this 1877 bridge.
The fourth covered bridge crossing the Ottauquechee River is the Middle or Union Street Bridge. This river crossing sees plenty of traffic from the bustling village of Woodstock in the summer. This bridge is also a bit of a surprise because it is surrounded by the charming town of Woodstock. We would also recommend a quick stop at the Quechee Gorge which is nearby and well worth exploring.
Smith or South Pomfret Bridge in Pomfret is a 39-foot covered bridge spanning the Barnard Brook on a private lane. It was originally constructed in 1870. This town also plays host to the most iconic farm and one of the most photographed farms in New England, especially in the fall. Make sure you also check out Sleepy Hollow Farm.
Martins Mill Bridge is a picturesque water crossing that spans 135 feet over Lulls Brook. Drive down the lightly trafficked Martinsville Road to capture some fantastic shots of this 1881 bridge.
There are two bridges in Hartland crossing the Ottauquechee River on Mill Street. The eastern bridge was built in 1870 and its twin was constructed in 2001.
The crown jewel of covered bridges is the Cornish-Windsor covered bridge. Spanning 449 feet between Cornish, New Hampshire, and Windsor, Vermont this is the longest covered bridge in the state. Its beauty is majestic as it hovers above the scenic Connecticut River.
Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge, Cornish, NH 03745, USA
Two other covered bridges in Windsor County, the Frank Lewis in Woodstock and the Ledoux Hometown in Reading are private recent constructions built in 1982 and 2008 respectively.
How many out of these 17 covered bridges in Vermont have you visited? There are so many lovely things to see in do in Windsor County and these covered bridges are only the start. Check out this Adventuring in the Moment video where they explore a few of these covered bridges on this list and much more!
There is another water crossing in Vermont that is not so pleasant. Check out the story of this creepy haunted covered bridge.
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Covered Bridges In Vermont
Chris Dodge|August 31, 2023
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