Batten Kill - Covered Bridges

Covered Bridges

The Batten Kill is home to four covered bridges, three of which are still in use today: West Arlington Bridge, VT (1852), Eagleville Bridge, NY (1858), Shushan Covered Bridge, NY (1858-1962) and Rexleigh Covered Bridge, NY (1874). The Shushan Covered Bridge is now a seasonal museum.

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