Maine Covered Bridges

Nine historic covered bridges still stand in the state of Maine. (At one time there were 120 of these bridges in the state, but natural elements and progress have unfortunally precipitated the demise of all but those now remaining.) Built between the mid 1800s and early 1900s, these wooden bridges crossed Maine's swifty moving rivers, allowing travelers in horsedrawn carriages to traverse the state's precipitous waterways without getting swept downstream. Today they present a wonderful "photo opportunity" for those wishing to photograph a bit of history! Covered bridges in Maine include:

Aroostook County Region of Maine:
Littleton Maine: Watson Settlement Covered Bridge

Down East & Acadia Region of Maine:
Prospect-Verona Maine: Waldo-Hancock Bridge

Maine Highlands Region of Maine:
Corinth Maine: Robyville Covered Bridge
Guilford-Sangerville Maine: Lowes Covered Bridge

Kennebec & Moose River Valleys Region of Maine:
New Portland Maine: Wire Bridge

Mid Coast Region of Maine:
Harpswell Maine: Bailey Island Bridge
Prospect-Verona Maine: Waldo-Hancock Bridge

South Coast Region of Maine:
Lebanon Maine: Grist Mill Bridge
York Maine: Sewall's Bridge

Western Mountains & Lakes Region of Maine:
Andover Maine: Lovejoy Covered Bridge
Fryeburg Maine: Hemlock Covered Bridge
Lincoln Plantation Maine: Bennett Bridge
Newry Maine: Artist's (Sunday River) Covered Bridge
Porter Maine: Parsonsfield-Porter Covered Bridge
South Windham Maine: Babb's Covered Bridge

Visit the State of Maine's Department of Transportation website to learn more about these covered bridges, and other historic bridges of interest in the state of Maine.