Flood, fire and modernization have taken their toll on the covered bridges of Michigan.   Where once hundreds of covered bridges spanned the State's rivers and creeks, now less than a dozen remain

Though few in number compared with neighboring states, Michigan's covered bridges offer a diversity of settings and architectural styles spanning a broad range of history and culture.

The remaining group includes original 19th century survivors, replicas of predecessors lost to the elements, and a transplant from Pennsylvania.