Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
There’s something special about a covers bridge—something almost magical. They are often the site of hidden treasure, romance and wishes coming true in many legends and folk tales. When you visit New Hampshire, no trip would be complete without going over, looking under, and in many cases, looking around the more than 50 covered bridges that decorate the state. Here are just a few to get you started.
Where to Go-
- Railroad Covered Bridge (Hopkinton) - This is America’s
covered bridge.
- Ashuelot Covered Bridge (Winchester)- This one of New
Hampshire’s most decorative bridges
- Coombs Covered Bridge (Winchester)-This Bridge was a
key element in the social and economic development of
the area.
- Durgin Covered Bridge (Sandwich) - Used in the 1800’s
as part of the Underground Railroad between Sandwich and
North Conway.
- Sulphite Covered Bridge (Franklin)-The United State’s
only deck-covered bridge
- Cornish-Windsor Covered Bridge-This is America’s
longest wooden covered bridge as well as the world’s
longest 2 span bridge.
- Prentiss Covered Bridge (Langdon) - This is New Hampshire’s
smallest covered bridge.
- Bartlett Covered Bridge (Bartlett) - Not just a covered
bridge, but the site of a gift and antique shop built
inside the bridge.
- Bath-Haverhill Covered Bridge (Bath) - New Hampshire’s
oldest Town Lattice bridge still in use.
- Clark’s Covered Bridge (North Woodstock) - One
of the few remaining Howe Truss railroad bridges still
in use in the world.
- Happy Corner Covered Bridge (Pittsburg) - One of the
oldest covered bridges in the state.
- Mount Orne Covered Bridge (Lancaster) - This bridge
was first built in the 1860’s or 70.
- Stark Covered Bridge (Stark) - This Paddleford Truss
bridge was built in 1862. It is known for being a great
photo location due to its gorgeous surroundings.
www.nh.gov/nhdhr/bridges/table/html
Photo Credits: Zehnders Covered Bridge
of N.H. by Rod Detty; Clarks Trading Post Covered Bridge
by Cliff
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