Covered bridges have been an integral part in Americas history and growth. There are almost 200 of them still being used and maintained for their historical value. Since it first appeared in the early 19th century, these bridges have helped define the towns that built them by connecting village folks to services and infrastructures and directly connecting communities together.
Built for practical and functional reasons, covered bridges have become important pieces of history and are registered as such in the National Register of Historic Places. These days, modern bridges have been built using concrete and steel but old covered bridges still are considered to be more artistic and charming. The following are the most popular among old covered bridges that has maintained its rustic and historic charm.
1. The Bridge of Sighs
Built by Henry Hutchinson, this famous bridge belongs to Cambridge University and can be found in St Johns College. It was built in 1831 and connects the colleges Third Court with the New Court and crosses over the River Cam. This gained popularity because of the pranks played by some students by dangling a car under the bridge. It was...
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