Site information:

South Yuba River State Park, 17660 Pleasant Valley Road

Plaque and site are part of a state park. Access limited to hours of operation.

39.291978,-121.195111

Plaque information:

State plaque

Plaque text:

Bridgeport Historic District

Built in 1862 by David J. Wood with lumber from his mill in Sierra County, the covered bridge was part of the Virginia Turnpike Company toll road that served the northern mines and the Nevada Comstock Lode. The associated ranch and resources for rest and repair provided a necessary lifeline across the Sierra Nevada. Utilizing a unique combination truss and arch construction, Bridgeport Covered Bridge is one of the oldest housed spans in the western United States and the longest single span, wooden covered bridge in the world.

Plaque placed by the Native Sons of the Golden West, the California State Parks Foundation and California State Parks.  Rededicated 2014, the 150th anniversary of California State Parks.

OHP description:

Also known as "Bridgeport (Nye's Crossing) Covered Bridge." Built in 1862 by David Isaac John Wood with lumber from his mill in Sierra County, this bridge was part of the Virginia Turnpike Company toll road which served the northern mines and the busy Nevada Comstock Lode. Utilizing a combination truss and arch construction, it is the longest single span covered bridge in the United States. In 1970 it was designated a National Civil Engineering Landmark, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in July 1971. The historic district includes the bridge, an 1862 barn, 1927 gas station, a portion of the original Virginia Turnpike toll road, and the Kneebone Family Cemetery.

Registered 8/26/1947