The Covered Bridge
by Long Love Photography
Title
The Covered Bridge
Artist
Long Love Photography
Medium
Photograph - Photographic Print
Description
Bridgeport Bridge or "Wood's Crossing", is the longest single span covered bridge in existence. Located in Nevada County, California the bridge was originally constructed in 1862 by David Issac Johnwood with lumber from his mill. This bridge was part of the Virginia Turnpike Company Toll Road which served the Northern Mines and the busy Comstock Lode. Utilizing a combination truss and arch construction, it is one of the oldest housed spans in the west and is the longest single span, wood covered bridge in the United States at 230 feet (70 m) long. As of 2012 it is over 150 years old, and is a registered California Historical Landmark No.#390.
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May 3rd, 2014
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