Take a quiet detour into Erie’s wooded past, where covered bridges stretch like timeworn portals between then and now. These structures—weathered, creaking, and steeped in lore—once carried horses, hearses, and whispered secrets across ravines and waterways. Today, they stand as reminders of craftsmanship and mystery, inviting wanderers to slow down, step inside, and listen to the echoes beneath their beams.

Not every bridge survived the ravages of time. Two of Erie’s covered crossings were claimed by fire, their timbers reduced to ash and memory. Though they no longer stand, their stories still cast an eerie glow. Tales of the infamous and fascinating Gudgeonville Bridge rise from the ashes on Lore. Jacko’s Crossing Bridge rests in Gone where vanished landmarks linger just beyond reach.

Right now, if you dare, continue scrolling to explore the bridges that are still standing, still watching, still waiting for the presence of visitors.