Highland in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Plunge Creek Bridge
at Greenspot Road
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 4, 2022
1. Plunge Creek Bridge Marker
Inscription.
Plunge Creek Bridge. at Greenspot Road. This bridge was originally part of six spans which crossed the Santa Ana River on La Cadena Street between the cities of Colton and Riverside, California, in the early 1900's. In 1933 the bridge was relocated to Greenspot Road by the County of San Bernardino to complete construction of a road from the Greenspot area to East Highlands. This section of Greenspot Road was established by Mr. J.S. Edwards who owned many acres of oranges in East Highlands and Greenspot but had to truck his fruit some distance through Mentone and Redlands to reach his Gold Buckle Packing House in East Highlands. In July 1931, his employees cleared a five mile dirt portion of the road, saving nine miles of travel over the old route. Two years later the County took responsibility for Greenspot Road and improved it with pavement and placement of the bridge. In 1996 the City of Highland moved the bridge from Greenspot Road east of Alta Vista, to its present location at Aurantia Park. It was relocated as part of a street improvement and bridge replacement project. The new bridge across Plunge Creek was dedicated in 1997.
This bridge was originally part of six spans which crossed the Santa Ana River on La Cadena
Street between the cities of Colton and Riverside, California, in the early 1900's.
In 1933 the bridge was relocated to Greenspot Road by the County of San Bernardino to complete
construction of a road from the Greenspot area to East Highlands. This section of Greenspot Road
was established by Mr. J.S. Edwards who owned many acres of oranges in East Highlands and
Greenspot but had to truck his fruit some distance through Mentone and Redlands to reach his
Gold Buckle Packing House in East Highlands. In July 1931, his employees cleared a five mile
dirt portion of the road, saving nine miles of travel over the old route. Two years later the County
took responsibility for Greenspot Road and improved it with pavement and placement of the bridge.
In 1996 the City of Highland moved the bridge from Greenspot Road east of Alta Vista, to its
present location at Aurantia Park. It was relocated as part of a street improvement and bridge
replacement project. The new bridge across Plunge Creek was dedicated in 1997.
Location. 34° 6.725′ N, 117° 9.313′ W. Marker is in Highland, California, in San Bernardino County. It can be reached from Greenspot Road 0.3 miles east of Weaver Street, on the left when traveling east. Located in Aurantia Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29624 Greenspot Rd, Highland CA 92346, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles, in the Inland Empire, in the Peninsular Ranges, and specifically in the Transverse Ranges. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Aurantia Park (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Point of Beginning
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 723 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on May 16, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on March 16, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3, 4. submitted on May 16, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
