Coral Springs Covered Bridge in Florida might not rival other covered bridges in the country in terms of length, but it might in terms of history. This stunning bridge is a cultural landmark in Broward County and deserves a visit when you have a free day for a nice drive. Built over half a century ago, come check out the last remaining accessible covered bridge within the Sunshine State.

The Coral Springs Covered Bridge is around 40 feet in length and was the very first permanent structure built within the city.
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As the only publicly accessible covered bridge in Florida, you’ll notice when you visit that it’s been honored with a coveted Florida Heritage Site Marker!
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Built in 1964, this covered bridge was painted bright red initially, as the president of Coral Ridge Properties wanted a bright “Old South” structure amongst the more desolate landscape.
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The vision for Coral Springs was to be the “City in the Country” with a more urban feel to a remote swampland.
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The covered bridge itself was a real head-turner in its day, with a single steel span and a roof composed of 25 truss rafters.
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Visitors to the bridge will notice the side panels displaying advertisements for the Bull of the Woods chewing tobacco and Peach Snuff, which were more relevant to the time period in which it was built.
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If you have a chance to drive through this covered bridge, make sure to stop and admire the beauty and history that it holds.
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To locate where Coral Springs Covered Bridge is in Florida and to determine how far it is from you, click here to open the map.
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Have you ever been to the Coral Springs Covered Bridge in Florida before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you want to check out more historical spots in the Sunshine State, then the oldest lake in Florida might be of interest.

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