List of covered bridges in California facts for kids

California is home to some amazing old bridges, and ten of them are special "covered bridges." Eight of these are even considered historic! A covered bridge isn't just old; it's built in a special way. Real, or "authentic," covered bridges use strong trusses (a framework of beams) to hold them up. Other bridges might use simpler methods like stringers, but that's not how an authentic covered bridge is made.

California's Covered Bridges

These unique bridges are found all over California. Each one has its own story and special design. Here's a look at some of them:

Name	Image	County	Location	Built	Length	Crosses	Truss Type
Berta's Ranch Covered Bridge		Humboldt	Rosewood	1936	52 feet (16 m)	Elk River	Queen
Bridgeport Covered Bridge		Nevada	French Corral	1862	233 feet (71 m)	South Yuba River	Howe and arch
Brookwood Covered Bridge		Humboldt	Bayside	1969	66 feet (20 m)	Jacoby Creek	Howe
California Powder Works Bridge		Santa Cruz	Santa Cruz	1872	180 feet (55 m)	San Lorenzo River	Smith
Felton Covered Bridge		Santa Cruz	Felton	1892	163 feet (50 m)	San Lorenzo River	Pratt-Warren
Knight's Ferry Bridge		Stanislaus	Knight's Ferry	1864	379 feet (116 m)	Stanislaus River	Howe
Oregon Creek Covered Bridge		Yuba	North San Juan	1860	105 feet (32 m)	Oregon Creek	Queen
Simpson Ranch Covered Bridge		Placer	Meadow Vista		22 feet (6.7 m)	Wooley Creek	King
Wawona Covered Bridge		Mariposa	Wawona	1868, 1878, 1956	138 feet (42 m)	South Fork, Merced River	Modified queen
Zane's Ranch Covered Bridge		Humboldt	Rosewood	1937	52 feet (16 m)	Elk River	Queen

See also

• List of bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in California
• List of covered bridges in the United States
• World Guide to Covered Bridges