The Oldest Covered Bridge In Massachusetts Has Been Around Since 1870

The Bay State is arguably home to some of America's greatest pieces of history, but did you know that we are also home to the oldest covered bridge in the nation? The Burkeville Covered Bridge in Conway is the oldest surviving covered bridge, and it's a beautiful piece of history. This covered bridge uses materials that were found in the 19th century, and while it was closed to traffic for many years, you can now drive through this bridge for a charming experience. The oldest covered bridge in Massachusetts is in Conway, and it's so worth a visit.

Burkeville Covered Bridge is the oldest covered bridge in Massachusetts and it's located in Conway.

While the records for this bridge aren't so clear, it's guessed that this was built around 1871.

This is one of the only covered bridges from the 1800s to survive in the Bay State, and it's truly a sight to see.

While the bridge was closed to visitors for quite some time due to damage, it was restored and reopened in 2013.

This type of covered bridge is actually very rare, as it was built with iron tensioning verticals.

While we don't know exactly when the original bridge was built, it's safe to say this is one of the oldest covered bridges in Massachusetts, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

To see a piece of history up close, head over to Conway and drive through Burkeville Bridge for a true Massachusetts experience.

Have you ever driven through this historic covered bridge in Conway? What did you think? We'd love to hear about your thoughts and experiences in the comments!