• Stewart Covered Bridge is a pedestrian‑only Howe truss bridge above a natural deep pool
The Stewart Covered Bridge crosses Mosby Creek east of Cottage Grove, just a short hop from I‑5 via Layng Road, which connects to Mosby Creek Road. This classic white bridge dates to 1930. The 60-foot (18 m) covered Howe truss spans a deep pool that has long been a popular summer swimming spot. Today, the bridge is closed to the public.
The semicircular portal arches frame the water and surrounding trees, while slim ribbon openings along the eaves let soft light cascade across the beams. You hear the creek below and the sound of your steps on the planks—a simple, calm, and nostalgic experience…