Although New York State was once home to over 250 covered bridges, only 24 of these historic structures remain.

Covered bridge afficiando Rick L. Berfield spent two years locating, researching, measuring, and documenting remaining covered bridges in the state over 50 years old. The result of this labor of love is the book, Covered Bridges of New York State

Each of the bridges, including four that are on private land, are described in detail, including the year built, the width and length, location, waterway crossed and more.

Beautiful color photography by Richard R. Wilson completes the book.

This book is worth owning for the photos alone, but for anyone who interested in covered bridges will want a copy. What better way could there be to spend a day than looking up and exploring New York's historic covered bridges.

Covered Bridges of New York State
by Rick L. Berfield
Photos by Richard R. Wilson
Syracuse University Press