# Root Covered Bridge, United States: what it is and when to go

> Root Covered Bridge is a place of interest in United States (Parkersburg, West Virginia). Interests: History and Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/root-covered-bridge/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Place of interest · History, Architecture
- **Where:** United States
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 597 km as the crow flies
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 39.34249, -81.75443

## What it is and where

Root Covered Bridge is a place of interest in United States (Parkersburg, West Virginia). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Parkersburg, West Virginia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parkersburg/), where this site lists 25 more places to see, 19 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 39.34249, -81.75443; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 597 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=39.342489%2C-81.754433)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=39.342489%2C-81.754433)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) and [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Root Covered Bridge is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 31 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 31 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 42 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 02 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 10 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 45 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 31 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 33 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 56 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 48 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 14 |

In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History | March to October | November to February |
| Architecture | March to October | November to February |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Root Covered Bridge has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [American Discovery Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/adt-ohio-d-seg-1/): Long-distance hiking and biking trail across the United States · 5.4 km
- [Bell Covered Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bell-bridge/): Covered bridge in Washington County, Ohio, United States · 12 km
- [Blennerhassett Island Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/blennerhassett-island-bridge/): Bridge over the Ohio River connecting Ohio and West Virginia · 12 km
- [Shinn Covered Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/shinn-covered-bridge/): Covered bridge in Washington County, Ohio, United States · 13 km
- [Unicorn Wine Guild](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/unicorn-wine-guild/): Winery · 15 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: History

- [Empire State Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-empire-state/): skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
- [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- [Central Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park/): public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
- [Yosemite National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yosemite-national-park-2/): national park in California, United States

Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Root Covered Bridge?

It is a place of interest in United States. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Root Covered Bridge?

March to October. In June there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14.

### How do you get to Root Covered Bridge?

The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 597 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=39.342489%2C-81.754433) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [American Discovery Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/adt-ohio-d-seg-1/), [Bell Covered Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bell-bridge/), [Blennerhassett Island Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/blennerhassett-island-bridge/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/860942962), licensed under the ODbL. More about Root Covered Bridge on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_Covered_Bridge). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

