Forget about the Bridges of Madison County, the longest covered bridge in the United States is nearby in Nevada County. This weekend my BFF and I took a day to go shopping in Nevada City and then headed to check out the covered bridge on a beautiful fall day.
The Bridgeport bridge is located at South Yuba River State Park, a few miles off of Highway 20. You can either go to Lincoln and take Highway toward Grass Valley or go to Grass Valley and head back toward Lincoln. The park is closer to Grass Valley - 16 miles away.
In the 1860’s this bridge was constantly abustle day and night, with passenger and commercial traffic beating a path to the silver mines of Virginia City via the Henness Pass. Today at 229 feet, David Wood’s bridge is the longest single-span wooden covered bridge still in existence in the United States.
The bridge is in need of restoration funds and it's definitely a historical building worth saving. Consider donating to the cause.
This barn stored the horses and equipment along the Virginia Turnpike. "The Virginia Turnpike was a crucial link between the port in Marysville and the Henness Pass, which was passable more months per year due to its relatively low altitude."
If you are looking for a nice day trip to do with a bit of hiking or picnicking thrown in, then take a drive up to South Yuba River State Park