Felton Covered Bridge

The Felton Covered Bridge is a covered bridge over the San Lorenzo River in Felton, Santa Cruz County in the U.S. state of California. Built in 1892, the bridge employs a Brown truss structural system and is approximately 80 feet long. The bridge became a California Historical Landmark in 1957, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, and had a major restoration in 1987 after being damaged in storms in the winter of 1982.

Felton Covered Bridge
Coordinates37°03′03″N 122°04′15″W
CrossesSan Lorenzo River
LocaleSanta Cruz, California, United States
Official nameFelton Covered Bridge
Named forFelton, California
Maintained bySanta Cruz County
History
Constructed byPratt Warren
Built1892
Felton Covered Bridge
NRHP reference No.73000451[2]
CHISL No.583[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJune 19, 1973
Designated CHISL1957
Location

It is considered to be the tallest covered bridge in the United States, and was the main entry point for Felton for 45 years.[3]

The bridge is no longer used on the roadway, but is accessible to pedestrians visiting the Felton Covered Bridge Park.

See also

References
  1. "Felton Covered Bridge". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
  2. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  3. California State Historical Resources Commission. "Felton Covered Bridge Historical Marker".

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