“Before Newtown becomes a laughingstock, perhaps it should be called The Bridge Too Far,” neighbor Sherry Bermingham said.

When you drive a car over a covered bridge, it's easy to feel like you should be in a horse-drawn carriage instead. They call to mind quaint New England towns, vibrant fall leaves, and a simpler era.

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 ...

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 ...

Visit Ohio’s record-setting covered bridge, the longest in the U.S., and enjoy a picture-perfect stroll through riverfront ...

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 ...