Bridgeport is one of only 14 covered bridges remaining in California. The bridge is in excellent 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 Warren truss with an auxiliary Burr arch. The arch is visible from the outside as well as the inside, consisting of two 5 x 14" 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 due to age of the timber. During the The California Gold Rush, countless Wells Fargo stagecoaches crossed this bridge on their way to the various northern mines.
Location:
Pleasant Valley Road, Penn Valley California 95946
Telephone
530-432-2546
Other California State Parks nearby:
(Chico) Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
(Chico) Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park
(Penn Valley) Bridgeport Historic State Park
(Oroville) Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area
(Grass Valley) Empire Mine State Historic Park
(Downieville) Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
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12/05 Coming to The Penn Valley area
Arden Fair Sacramento CA March30-April18 Open the doors to Arden Fair and step inside. Here you'll find contemporary fashions, jewelry, accessories and brand name merchandise at over 165 specialty stores, plus Nordstrom's, Macy's, Sears, and JC Penney. Arden Fair also has a number of terrific restaurants, everything from fast food to fine dining. And it's completely enclosed, so it's always a comfortable 70 degrees inside no matter what it's like outside.
Oakland Greek Festival Oakland CA May17-19 Wonderful aromas of Souklavia and Loukoumades waft through the air and the sounds of traditional Greek music and shouts of OPA! resonate in the hills of Oakland.
California Exposition & State Fair Sacramento CA June12-28 The Cal Expo is the site of the California State Fair. All year Satellite Wagering, Waterworld USA, Paradise Island Fun Center and an RV Park are just a few of the features of the Cal Expo.The first State Fair was held in 1854 in San Francisco at the old Music Hall. The fair offered premiums (prizes) for its competitions and included such agricultural exhibits such as 2-inch-long peanuts, 72-pound beets and a 10-pound carrot that was longer than 3 feet. Horseracing was part of that first fair and has continued to be a part of the fair ever since.
Midsummer Mozart Festival San Francisco CA July18-28 Organized in 1974, the Festival is the only music festival in North America dedicated exclusively to Mozart.
The Rio Vista Bass Derby Festival Rio Vista CA October11-13 Rio Vista is proud to host the oldest fishing derby on the West Coast. The festival is a three-day derby for bass, catfish and sturgeon. The festival also boasts music, food and fun for fishermen and non-fishing children and adults as well. The events include a carnival, live music and dancing, classic car show, a pancake breakfast, parade and BBQ. A large fireworks display is also featured on Saturday night.
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