Bridgeport Covered Bridge - Covered Bridges on Waymarking.com

Bridgeport is one of only 10 covered bridges remaining in California. The bridge is in very good condition considering its age. Built in 1862, at 251 feet, it is the longest single span covered bridge in the United States.

The type of construction is unique, a Howe truss with an auxiliary Burr arch. The arch is visible from the outside as well as the inside, consisting of two five by fourteen inch timbers bolted together, squeezing between them the members of the truss. This combination, made from local Douglas Fir, and resting on massive granite blocks, endured the weight of a 13 ton tractor without excessive strain. Today the bridge is rated at 3 tons because of the age of the timber. The unique design seems to have been taken from a plan or design prepared by Theodore Burr for a bridge constructed in 1804, across the Hudson River and patented in 1817.

Current Condition of Bridge: Appears in decent condition Web Address: [Web Link] Description of Covered Bridge: Longest Single Span Wood Arch Bridge, Built in 1862 Year Built: 1862/01/01 Parking (If not at the bridge):: Parking lot available Location (Road - City - State - Country): Pleasant Valley Rd, South Yuba River State Park, CA

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