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The Bridgeport Covered Bridge (1862) Built in 1862, the style of its construction--a wooden arch visible from the outside as well as the inside of the Bridge--may have been taken from plans or designs prepared in 1804 by Theodore Burr for a bridge across the Hudson River. Protected by sugar pine shakes, the venerable 251-foot structure (including wingwalls) is thought to be the longest arch/truss single span covered bridge in existence. River access is easy from here. Purdon Crossing Bridge (1895) A unique half-trough truss support system makes this early metal structure the only one of its kind to exist in California. Edward's Crossing Bridge (1904) This handsome 114-foot bridge with its unusual three-hinged metal arch, triangular members and steel pins was built by the American Bridge Company. It is considered a "sister" to the Gault Bridge, a replica of which is now in Nevada City, built a year later by the same company. Highway 49 Bridge (1921) An early cement bridge of rare arch-type construction, it is a good spot to river-watch and access to the water. Jones Bar (ca. 1850) Although none still exist, at least four bridges have spanned this location. Parts of this former wagon road between Nevada City and North San Juan are still identifiable within the river canyon (area accessible via Independence Trail). |
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