Riverside in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Victoria Bridge

1928

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 4, 2026

1. Victoria Bridge Marker

Inscription.
The original Victoria Bridge was wooden and built in 1891 to unite the new Arlington Heights tract with downtown. Designed by William Irving and built by private developers, the bridge was deeded to the city in 1891. The wooden bridge supported a streetcar line from 1901 to 1924, but suffered from loads too heavy for its design. The current 1928 bridge is of reinforced concrete and was designed by R.V. Leeson of Los Angeles.

Erected by City of Riverside. (Marker Number 54.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Riverside Cultural Heritage Board Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 33° 57.743′ N, 117° 22.222′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is on Victoria Avenue just south of Woodbine Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Riverside CA 92507, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

and in the Peninsular Ranges.

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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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Martin Chase House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Roosevelt Palm (approx. 0.4 miles away); Victoria Avenue (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gore Manor (approx. 0.4 miles away); James M. Wood House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Nielsen Pool House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ernest and Louise Clarke House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Emerson and Mary Holt House (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverside.

More about this marker. Identical markers are at each end of the bridge.

Also see . . .
1. Spanning Centuries: Victoria Bridge's journey from wooden beams to modern strength. (Submitted on June 20, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)
2. Landmarks of the City of Riverside (#54). (Submitted on June 6, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California.)

Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017

2. Victoria Bridge Marker

Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017

3. Victoria Bridge Marker

Victoria Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017

4. Victoria Bridge

Photographed by Volt Craft, June 4, 2026

5. Victoria Bridge

Original Victoria Bridge - 1908 postcard image. Click for full size.

Public Domain

6. Original Victoria Bridge - 1908 postcard

Original Victoria Bridge with Streetcar - 1916 image. Click for full size.

Public Domain

7. Original Victoria Bridge with Streetcar - 1916

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 761 times since then and 122 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 4, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 10, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on June 4, 2026, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. 6, 7. submitted on March 10, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.