# Shimanek Bridge, United States: what it is and when to go > Shimanek Bridge is a covered bridge near Scio, Oregon, United States (Albany, Oregon). Interests: History and Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38. 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/shimanek-bridge/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Covered bridge near Scio, Oregon, United States · History, Architecture - **Where:** United States - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** SFO San Francisco, 791 km as the crow flies - **Protection:** Protected heritage - **Coordinates:** 44.71577, -122.80438 ## What it is and where Shimanek Bridge is a covered bridge near Scio, Oregon, United States (Albany, Oregon). 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 [Albany, Oregon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/albany-2/), where this site lists 11 more places to see, 25 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 44.71577, -122.80438; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 791 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=44.715766%2C-122.80438) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.715766%2C-122.80438) - **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 Shimanek Bridge is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 8 h 59 | | February | Possible | 10 h 12 | | March | Best time | 11 h 38 | | April | Best time | 13 h 16 | | May | Best time | 14 h 37 | | June | Best time | 15 h 22 | | July | Best time | 15 h 04 | | August | Best time | 13 h 52 | | September | Best time | 12 h 18 | | October | Best time | 10 h 43 | | November | Possible | 9 h 19 | | December | Possible | 8 h 38 | In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38. 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: Shimanek 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 - [E. C. Peery Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/e-c-peery-building/): Building in Oregon, United States of America · 3.7 km - [Hannah Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hannah-bridge/): Covered bridge in Linn County in the U.S. state of Oregon · 6.8 km - [Gilkey Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gilkey-bridge/): Covered bridge in Linn County in the U.S. state of Oregon · 8.4 km - [Hoffman Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hoffman-bridge/): Covered bridge near Crabtree in Linn County in the U.S. state of Oregon · 9.7 km - [Larwood Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fish-hatchery-drive/): Covered bridge in Linn County, United States of America · 11 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 Shimanek Bridge? It is a covered bridge near Scio, Oregon, 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 Shimanek Bridge? March to October. In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 38. ### How do you get to Shimanek Bridge? The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 791 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.715766%2C-122.80438) 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 [E. C. Peery Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/e-c-peery-building/), [Hannah Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hannah-bridge/), [Gilkey Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gilkey-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/707065924), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23822851), CC0. More about Shimanek Bridge on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimanek_Bridge). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).