Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Covered bridges are part of the central fabric of Ashtabula County, starting in 1867 with the building of bridges in Windsor Mills ...

Hidden in Geneva, Ohio, the country’s smallest covered bridge is a charming landmark with big personality and local appeal.

In the 1800s, builders in the United States began putting roofs on bridges to protect the wooden floors and trusses from the elements. It was easier and less expensive to maintain the covers than the ...

If you think about rural America, one image that may crop up no matter where you are in the country is that of a covered bridge. Usually built from the very timber that surrounded them, covered ...

Missouri’s covered bridges are more than just charming relics of the past—they’re gateways to history, scenic beauty, and unforgettable day trips. Once numbering around 30 in the 19th century, only ...

Some estimate that around 29 original covered bridges in New York State today. Covered bridges are a treasure for historical structure enthusiasts. These bridges are typically built over waterways and ...

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“The Bridges of Madison County,” the novel by Robert James Waller and movie with Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep, came to mind as we drove through central Vermont and the Mad River Valley last month.