Roaring Camp - Felton, California
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N 37° 02.574 W 122° 03.794
10S E 583304 N 4100041
Not quite as historic or picturesque as the nearby Felton Covered Bridge, but a covered bridge nonetheless.
Waymark Code: WM5EN2
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/28/2008
Views: 20
A small covered bridge leading to the historic Roaring Camp Railroad. The nearby sign gives some details about the history of the bridge:
"Designed in 1844 by Willis Pratt. Constructed 1969 by Roaring Camp Railroad and Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad. First Pratt-Truss covered bridge built in California since 1896. Shortest covered bridge in the United States. Length 26 feet. Load capacity 5 tons."
Current Condition of Bridge: Excellent
Web Address: [Web Link]
Description of Covered Bridge:
Small covered bridge, primarily used as a pedestrian bridge for access to the nearby railroad.
Year Built: 1969
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Nearby parking area for a fee, or in the adjacent State Park.
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Felton, Californai
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