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Covered Bridges

Covered bridges in Connecticut include two that cross the historic Housatonic River, which traverses western Connecticut and Massachusetts and is known for its excellent fly fishing. You can make a fun day trip by planning a scenic drive to a covered bridge. Take a picnic, walking shoes -- some bridges are very close to state parks and walking trails -- a camera, and a picnic.

5 places to visit

  • Gaylordsville, CT

    Bulls Bridge

    Location: US Route 7 North 2.6 miles from junction with State Route 55 in Gaylordsville; west on Bulls Bridge Road; 0.1 miles to the bridge

    The Bulls Bridge carries Bulls Bridge Road over the Housatonic River. This historic bridge was built in 1842. One-span Town lattice and queenpost truss; 109 feet long.
    Bulls Bridge Road 860-500-2465

  • West Cornwall, CT

    West Cornwall Bridge

    Location: State Route 128 East a short distance from junction of US Route 7 in West Cornwall

    The West Cornwall Bridge, built in 1841, carries State Route 128 over the Housatonic River. Two-span Town lattice and queenpost truss; 242 feet long.
    Route 128 East 860-500-2465

  • Kent, CT

    Kent Falls Bridge

    Kent Falls Bridge, built in 1974, is a 37-foot-long pedestrian bridge across Kent Falls Brook. Not a historic bridge.
    Location: Take US Route 7 northeast for five miles from the junction with State Route 341 in Kent to the park.
    Kent Falls State Park 860-927-3238

  • Avon, CT

    Huckleberry Hill Bridge

    Location: Take State Route 4 northwest about one-half mile from the junction with State Route 177 in Unionville; travel north on Huckleberry Hill Road about one and one-half mile to the park

    The Huckleberry Hill Bridge, built in 1968, is a 35-foot-long pedestrian bridge across a pond outlet in Avon Countryside Park. Not a historic bridge.
    Huckleberry Hill Road 860-500-2465

  • East Hampton, CT

    Comstock (CT) Bridge

    Location: Travel 2.0 miles west of the junction of CT149 on CT16, then right 0.1 miles

    The Comstock Bridge, built in 1873, carries a foot trail over the Salmon River. It is closed to vehicles. One-span Howe truss; 80 feet long.
    Bridge Street 860-267-8953