Soquel Avenue covered bridge
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The Soquel Avenue covered bridge, with adjacent pedestrian bridge, was erected in 1874 on the Watsonville road to replace the old fords - the first storm-proof river crossing. The bridge was a pre-manufactured wooden truss frame enclosed with wood walls and roof, similar to the earlier California Powder Works covered bridge. A parallel streetcar bridge was added in 1890. The covered bridge remained until 1921. Today’s concrete bridge dates from 1984.
- Ross Eric Gibson, "Bridges Span Santa Cruz's Past", SCPL Local History Articles.
