Bridges are so cool: they're such amazing feats of architectural engineering, and the symbolism of connecting one land to another is impossible to avoid. We're lucky to have quite a few particularly neat bridges in Connecticut. We've gathered up a few of our favorites for you - these majestic structures range from swinging bridges to covered bridges and everything in between. Check them out:

1. East Haddam Swing Bridge: 6 Main St, East Haddam, CT 06423

East Haddam is one of the coolest small towns in Connecticut, and this bridge only adds to its charm. It was opened in 1913, and at that time, was the longest bridge of its kind in the world. The bridge swings open to allow boats to pass underneath.

2. Henry David Thoreau Bridge at Hidden Valley Preserve: 198 Bee Brook Rd, Washington Depot, CT 06794

The Henry David Thoreau Swinging Bridge is one of our favorite things in Washington Depot's stunning Hidden Valley Preserve. This charming little pedestrian bridge is a delightful part of a wonderful, easy hike.

3. Arrawanna Bridge near Berlin St, Middletown, CT 06457

The Arrawanna Bridge is one of the state's oldest bridges. It was opened in 1918 and has been closed to traffic for years now. It's listed on the National Register of Historic Places and makes for something of an eerily beautiful sight spanning across the Coginchaug River in Middletown.

4. Lovers Leap Bridge: New Milford, CT 06776

As you can probably guess from the tragic-sounding name, the Lovers Leap Bridge has a sad legend associated with the park it's in. The bridge was built in 1895 and spans over the Housatonic, providing glorious views of the surrounding state park. According to legend, a heartbroken Native American girl plunged to her death from a cliff that stands near the bridge.

5. West Cornwall Covered Bridge: Housatonic River, Connecticut, West Cornwall, CT 06796

The West Cornwall Covered Bridge is the longest covered bridge in Connecticut at 172 feet in length. We love how quintessentially New England this bridge looks, especially when surrounded by snow or fall foliage!

6. Bulls Covered Bridge: 248 Bulls Bridge Rd, South Kent, CT 06785

Bulls Bridge is another of the three remaining functional covered bridges in Connecticut. This one was built in 1842 and supports both foot and vehicular traffic.

Do you have any other favorite bridges in Connecticut we didn't mention? Share your thoughts in the comments!