Oregon Creek Covered Bridge

The Oregon Creek Covered Bridge is a wooden structure that crosses Oregon Creek near where it meets the Middle Yuba River in Tahoe National Forest. The bridge spans approximately 101 feet and displays the typical covered design of wooden bridges from that time period.

The structure was built in 1860 to serve mining and logging communities during the Nevada mining expansion period. After a flood in 1883, it was relocated back to its position, which unintentionally altered its orientation.

The bridge displays nineteenth-century craftsmanship through its Queen post truss design and curved portal entrances at each end. Visitors can observe these features while crossing and see how builders of that era used wood and basic techniques to create lasting structures.

The bridge sits approximately 20 miles northwest of Nevada City on Highway 49 and has a weight restriction of about 5 tons. The surrounding area offers picnic spots and is easily accessible by the same road.

After a flood in 1883, workers used oxen to haul the displaced bridge back to its position. The structure was inadvertently reinstalled in reverse, a quirk that has remained ever since.

Location: Yuba County

Inception: 1860

Official opening: 1860

GPS coordinates: 39.39690,-121.08200

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:21