These 11 Beautiful Covered Bridges In Colorado Will Remind You Of A Simpler Time

Is it just me, or are covered bridges about as charming as it gets? Whether these bridges are covered with wooden roofs, shady tarps, or steel beams, the look is aesthetically pleasing and makes for one gorgeous photograph. If you are like me and have a place in your heart for these historic structures, you are sure to love these 11 covered bridges in Colorado:

1. Covered Bridge over Middle Boulder Creek, Nederland

This charming bridge was built in 1988. It is 22 feet long and can be found on Bridge Road (also State Route 119) in Nederland. It's particularly lovely during the fall season.

2. Gore Creek Covered Bridge, Vail Village

This historic bridge marks the entrance to Vail Village, a premiere and quaint shopping complex located in the heart of this upscale ski town.

View a walk-through of this magical bridge during the holiday season below!

3. Wild Animal Sanctuary, Keenesburg

This unique covered footbridge can be found at the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenseburg. This elevated walkway spans over 1.5 miles and explores many different wildlife habitats from an elevated perspective.

4. Neighborhood Bridge, Littleton

This covered bridge isn't quite a bridge, but rather a covered roadway. That said, it's so charming and rustic that we just had to include it here.

5. Lobatos Bridge, San Luis

The Lobatos Bridge crosses the Rio Grande River near County Road G, between Antonito and Jaroso. It is just shy of 314 feet long and has been listed on the National Registry of Historic Structures since 1985.

6. Gunnison River Bridge II

The Gunnison River Bridge II is one of two bridges of the same name, each 129 feet long and registered with the National Register of Historic Places as of 2002. They carry the U.S. Highway 50 service road in southwest Colorado.

7. Arapahoe Pedestrian Bridge, Greenwood Village

The Arapahoe Pedestrian Bridge is a 125-foot pipe truss bridge that crosses Interstate 25 near the I-225 exit on the south side of Denver.

8. Royal Gorge Bridge, Cañon City

The Royal Gorge Bridge is part of a 360-acre amusement park near Cañon City that includes gondola rides, zip lines, a sky coaster, and more. Walk across the 1,257 wooden planks as you gaze down 956 feet to the Arkansas River below you.

9. Animas River Trail Bridge, Durango

The Animas River Trail is a scenic trail in Durango that leads you through several bridges that cross the Animas River. The trail is rather flat and easy, making it an accessible and enjoyable option for hikers of all abilities.

10. Rifle Bridge, Rifle

This historic bridge in Rifle was built over 100 years ago in 1909. This two-span steel through truss bridge crosses the Colorado River and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

11. Boulder Creek Footbridge, Boulder

This footbridge over Boulder Creek is located on CU Boulder's campus near their Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics. It is one of several historic bridges that can be found around campus.

Have you visited any of these covered Colorado bridges? Did we leave any covered bridges off the list that we should include next time? Let us know in the comments below! If you're traveling to Colorado, visit Expedia for the best in hotels, car rentals, and other travel discounts.

And if you're still in search of more bridge inspiration, you'll want to check out these 15 Amazing Bridges In Colorado.