1842 Bull's Covered Bridge is a single-lane wooden covered bridge across the Housatonic River in Litchfield County in the town of Kent, Connecticut, close to the state border with New York.

The first instance of a bridge at this location was constructed by Jacob and Isaac Bull in 1760, which gave the bridge its name. Popular legend suggests that George Washington crossed the bridge while still under construction. The current bridge was built in 1842 from timber, with additional supports added in the 19th and 20th centuries. Built with a Town lattice design, the bridge has reinforced trusswork visible on the interior. At the time of its nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, the roof had wood shingles. The bridge is 109 feet (33 m) long in the northwest corner of the state, half a mile from the border with New York State. 

The bridge is one of only three existing public highway-covered bridges remaining in Connecticut and one of two currently in service for motor vehicles. Automobile traffic is restricted to one lane, which has presented a problem for pedestrians attempting to cross it. Despite its rarity, it has survived due to its ability to handle heavy loads and its sound construction. Its high crossing point above the river means it is less susceptible to erosion by spring freshets.

Bull's Bridge is very significant and important as one of three surviving covered bridges in the state of Connecticut. The other two surviving bridges exhibit designs that are different from Bull's Bridge. Though the West Cornwall Covered Bridge was constructed with a Town lattice, the design was reinforced and altered to give it a unique appearance, though it also has two uneven-length spans and a gable roof. The Comstock's Bridge is not in use but exhibits Howe truss design.

Bull's bridge was originally tolled, costing 6 cents for a horse and carriage, and 3 cents for foot passengers. These tolls however were abolished in 1867. Between 1902 and 1903, the bridge was raised as part of a development project on the nearby dam. In 1949, the Connecticut State Highway Department "replaced much of the lower chords and all of the treenails". In 1969, the last major alteration was the installation of large plate girders to support the weight of traffic, which were concealed from view with the addition of exterior sheathing. The cost of the project was originally estimated at $50,000 in 1967, equivalent to $380,000 in 2018, and noted that any changes in the appearance of the bridge would have to be approved by Kent's Board of Selectmen.

Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on April 26, 1972. 

Located at:  N41 40.543   W73 30.556    -    WGCB #07-03-01

Photos taken in August of 2019 during a horrendous thunderstorm and severe flash flooding.