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By Joseph Alvarado, August 14, 2022
Supervisor Edward R. Campbell Foot Bridge Marker
101 California, Alameda County, Livermore — Supervisor Edward R. Campbell Foot Bridge
The Edward R. Campbell Bridge is a physical testament to the power of elected officials building bridges that benefit not only their constituents, but all future generations. Alameda County Supervisor Edward R. Campbell, having spent most of his . . . Map (db m204561) HM
102 California, Alameda County, Oakland — Observation Pier
Near Burma Road.
Old Bridge and New Pier As you walk onto the pier before you, constructed in 2019, you are stepping onto a piece of transportation history. This pier is built upon two pylons that supported the original San Francisco Bay Bridge near the . . . Map (db m159373) HM
103 California, Alameda County, Oakland — The Oakland - San Francisco Bay Bridge
The opening of the San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge in 1936, and the Golden Gate Bridge in 1937, forever changed the local economy and transportation habits of the Bay Area, allowing easier travel and access to new places for work and . . . Map (db m159887) HM
104 California, Alameda County, Oakland, Fruitvale — Tidal Canal
On Alameda Avenue north of Tidal Way, on the right when traveling south.
Originally known as San Antonio Creek – a shallow, marsh-fringed inlet that ended near present-day Coast Guard Island – the Oakland Estuary was transformed into a working harbor under the direction of the Army Corps of Engineers. The harbor plan, . . . Map (db m218625) HM
105 California, Alameda County, Oakland, Oakmore — 40 — Leimert Bridge
On Leimet Boulevard near Clemens Road, on the right when traveling west.
The Sausal Creek Arch Bridge, commonly known as the Leimert Bridge since its completion in 1926, is a graceful example of a fixed arch bridge. George Posey, Alameda County Surveyor and engineer of the Posey Tunnel connecting Alameda and Oakland, . . . Map (db m71767) HM
106 California, Alameda County, Oakland, Oakmore Highlands — 40 — Leimert Bridge
On Leimert Boulevard east of Park Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
The Sausal Creek Arch Bridge, commonly known as the Leimert Bridge since its completion in 1926, is a graceful example of a fixed arch bridge. George Posey, Alameda County Surveyor and engineer of the Posey Tube connecting Alameda to Oakland, . . . Map (db m223950) HM
107 California, Alameda County, Oakland, Produce and Waterfront — 26 — Oakland PortalOakland Waterfront Warehouse District
On Fourth Street at Harrison Street on Fourth Street. Reported permanently removed.
The Oakland Portal's elaborate Beaux Arts façade conceals eight massive fans that draw in fresh air and expel foul air to prevent carbon monoxide buildup in the George A. Posey Tube, an underwater automobile tunnel that runs under Harrison Street . . . Map (db m145508) HM
108 California, Alameda County, Pleasanton, Verona — Once a Hilltop CastleAnother Hearst Legacy
Near Verona Road west of Pleasanton Sunol Road.
Phoebe Hearst's Moorish-style mansion once stood where the Castlewood Country Club now stands, northwest of this location. The mansion was named Hacienda del Pozo de Verona, for its great marble wellhead imported from Verona, Italy. Western . . . Map (db m194786) HM
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109 California, Amador County, Jackson — Massa (Tunnel) Adit
Near North Main Street/Jackson Gate Road.
The Massa Tunnel was dug in the 1850’s on Massa Brothers' land. The tunnel extends 126’ into the east vein of the Mother Lode. Little gold was found. The Kennedy Mine acquired the property in 1898. It and the Argonaut mined the richer west vein . . . Map (db m44587) HM
110 California, Butte County, Chico — Gianella Bridge
On Highway 32 at Gianella Road, on the right when traveling east on Highway 32.
Built cooperatively by Butte and Glenn Counties, 1908-1911. Designed by John B. Leonard (1864-1945), civil engineer, San Francisco. Built by Cotton Bros. and Co. Oakland. Recorded for the Historic American Engineering Record, 1984. Replaced and . . . Map (db m62233) HM
111 California, Butte County, Chico — Honey Run Covered Bridge / Gold Dredge
On Honey Run Road at Centerville Road, on the right when traveling north on Honey Run Road. Reported permanently removed.
Honey Run Bridge Erected 1894 By George Miller Gold Dredge The first bucket line gold dredge to operate below the covered bridge used this tumbler – 1898.Map (db m29682) HM
112 California, Butte County, Oroville — Bidwell Bar Bridge and Tollhouse
On Bidwell Canyon Road.
Originally constructed on a site one and a half miles northeast of this location in 1856 Rededicated on July 30, 1977 on this Kelly Ridge site to avoid inundation by the waters of Oroville Reservoir State of California - Edmund G. . . . Map (db m61597) HM
113 California, Butte County, Oroville — 314 — The Mother Orange Tree of Butte CountyBidwell Bar Bridge
On Bidwell Canyon Road.
To commemorate The Mother Orange Tree of Butte County planted at this spot by Judge Joseph Lewis in 1856. The Bidwell Bar Bridge, first suspension bridge of California, transported from New York via Cape Horn 1853. Completed 1856. . . . Map (db m100596) HM
114 California, Calaveras County, Copperopolis — Copperopolis Historical Plaza
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
(There are five markers and one dedication plaque affixed to the flagpole pedestal.) History of Copperopolis Copper (for ore) + opolos (for city) Originally known as Copper Canyon, Copperopolis was established in 1860 when copper . . . Map (db m62356) HM
115 California, Calaveras County, Copperopolis — 281 — O'Byrne Ferry
On O'Byrne Ferry Road (State Highway 49), on the right when traveling south.
In 1852 a chain cable bridge replaced the ferries that once crossed here, to be supplanted in its turn by a covered truss structure in 1862. Some writers claimed this was the locale of Bret Harte's Poker Flat. In late “49” there was a large camp . . . Map (db m13013) HM
116 California, Calaveras County, Dorrington — Sourgrass Bridge1999
On Boards Crossing Road/Forest Route 5NO2, 5 miles south of Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway (California Highway 4), on the left when traveling south.
A cooperative project of Sierra Pacific Industries and Stanislaus National Forest. Site of original 1962 bridge destroyed in mudslide January 1, 1997.Map (db m33440) HM
117 California, Calaveras County, San Andreas — 258 — Fourth Crossing
On State Highway 49, on the right when traveling south.
Located on the Stockton-Murphy Road at the fourth crossing of the Calaveras River, this early mining settlement, once called Foremans, was famous in the 1850's for its rich placer ores. Later, it became an important stage and freighting depot and . . . Map (db m11969) HM
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118 California, Colusa County, Colusa — Center Section of the Former Colusa BridgeHistorical Landmark
Near Levee Street near 10th Street.
Center section of the former Colusa Bridge across the Sacramento River at the end of Bridge Street. Constructed 1899-1901 and replaced 1979-80. Nominated for inclusion on Federal Register 1978.Map (db m63416) HM
119 California, Contra Costa County, Crockett — Al Zampa Memorial BridgeCrockett, California 2003
Near San Pablo Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Merchant Street.
Alfred 'Al' Zampa was the first born son of Emilio and Maria Zampa, Italian immigrants who migrated to the USA from Abruzzi, Italy. Al was born on March 12, 1905 in Selby, California down river from where this plaque sits. He was the eldest of three . . . Map (db m91658) HM
120 California, Contra Costa County, Orinda — San Pablo Creek Bridge1920
On Orinda Way at Camino Pablo, on the left when traveling north on Orinda Way.
Historic Landmark Designated by the City of Orinda on January 9, 1990 Ordinance Number 89-9Map (db m222278) HM
121 California, Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek — 101 — Botelho's Island & Creek ConfluenceLiberty Bell Plaza — 1949 —
On Mt. Diablo Boulevard near Broadway Plaza, on the left when traveling east.
Walnut Creek's namesake creek is formed under this plaza, where Las Trampas and San Ramon creeks merge. The two creeks bound land known as "Botelho's Island." which had been owned by the pioneer Botelho family. Broadway Plaza, opened in 1951, now . . . Map (db m93731) HM
122 California, Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek — 124 — Bridge over Walnut CreekDuncan St. and Broadway — Late 1800s —
On Duncan Street near North Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
Walnut Creek's namesake creek runs beneath Broadway at the end of this block. Before the creek was "underground" to prevent flooding, a bridge at the end of this street was essential to reach the homes and farms across the creek and to get to the . . . Map (db m93864) HM
123 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — Coloma Bridges
On Mt Murphy Road at Coloma Road (California Route 49), on the right when traveling east on Mt Murphy Road.
Coloma’s first two bridges were located about ¼ mile upstream from here. During the summer of 1849 Jim Stephens built a foot-bridge with a 25 cent toll. In 1850 John Little and Edward Raun built a wagon bridge with a toll house that brought in . . . Map (db m215522) HM
124 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — Mining Ditches
On Marshall Parkway, on the left when traveling north.
Mining ditches were dug by ditch companies to carry vast amounts of water needed for placer mining. Thousands of miles of ditches and flumes were built in the gold country; some brought immense profits to their owners. As mining declined in the . . . Map (db m17484) HM
125 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — Pleasant Flat
On Mt Murphy Road at Levee Trail, on the left when traveling east on Mt Murphy Road.
This area held a number of important homes and stores during the gold rush. The first large building in Coloma was built here in 1849 by John T. Little. It contained a store, hotel, restaurant and post office. Little also operated a ferry to cross . . . Map (db m215742) HM
126 California, El Dorado County, Kyburz — Riverton Bridge
On U.S. 50 near Ice House Road, on the right when traveling west.
These stone obelisks are all that’s left of the original four that once stood on the corners of the stone arch bridge spanning the American River from 1900 to 1930. This monument erected by Caltrans District 3 History Committee and the . . . Map (db m23183) HM
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127 California, Fresno County, Reedley — Wagon Bridge1885 - 1929
On Kings River Road, 0.1 miles south of Manning Avenue when traveling east.
In the early 1850's, before it became a town, Reedley was in Mariposa County. The only way to cross the Kings River was doing so at your own risk or to find a ferry and pay a fee to cross. The Reedley area could claim two operating ferries. . . . Map (db m77752) HM
128 California, Glenn County, Orland — Simpson Bridge Memorial
Near Route 206, 4 miles west of Newville Road (Route 200), on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to the Noah Simpson family, early settlers of Stony Creek Valley. The steel girders that form the arch were part of the original bridge constructed in 1885 and used until 1961. This site overlooks the location of the original bridge . . . Map (db m172451) HM
129 California, Humboldt County, Fernbridge — Fernbridge
On California Route 211 at Depot Street, on the left when traveling south on State Route 211.
Dedicated on November 16, 1911 and affectionately known as the "Queen of Bridges", it was the longest reinforced concrete arch structure in the world at the time of its construction. The bridge was designed by John B. Leonard, Civil Engineer, . . . Map (db m71907) HM
130 California, Kings County, Laton — 270 — Kingston
On Douglas Avenue, 0.3 miles west of 12¾ Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Founded in 1856 by L.A. Whitmore who operated first Kings River ferry crossing. After 1858 town became stopping place for Butterfield stages. Toll bridge superseded ferry in 1873. On December 26, 1873, Tiburcio Vasquez and bandit gang made bold raid . . . Map (db m158224) HM
131 California, Los Angeles County, Bradbury — Mr. Bradbury’s Bridge1908
On Royal Oaks Drive North at Oaks Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Royal Oaks Drive North.
With the 1907 extension of Huntington’s Pacific Electric system through Duarte to Glendora, a cut was created to level the railroad’s right of way in front of L.L. Bradbury’s country home. To provide access to his home, the site of which is now . . . Map (db m137592) HM
132 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Boyle Heights — 905 — Sixth Street Viaduct
On 6th Street, 0.1 miles west of Boyle Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The original Sixth Street Viaduct, constructed in 1932, included art deco features, two pairs of iconic steel arches, and was recognized as Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument 905. The 1932 viaduct was designed by the City of Los Angeles . . . Map (db m203789) HM
133 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Cahuenga Pass — Barham Blvd Bridge
On Barham Boulevard at U.S. 101, on the right when traveling south on Barham Boulevard.
Federal Works Agency, Public Works Administration. John M. Carmody, Federal Works Administrator. Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States. Barham Blvd Bridge over Cahuenga Blvd, 1940.Map (db m227121) HM
134 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Chinatown — 907 — Buena Vista Street ViaductNorth Broadway Bridge
On Broadway at Elysian Park Drive, on the right when traveling east on Broadway.
Historic Buena Vista St. Viaduct. Constructed 1909. Rededicated 2000. City of Los Angeles Map (db m229990) HM
135 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — Macy Street Grade Separation — Cesar Chavez Avenue —
On Cesar E Chavez Avenue east of Alameda Street, on the right when traveling east.
Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works Project No. 4561. City of Los Angeles, Frank L Shaw - Mayor. Board of Public Works... Bureau of Engineering... Members of the City Council... General contractor: Bent . . . Map (db m229107) HM
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136 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — Sixth Street Viaduct
On 6th Street, 0.5 miles east of Alameda Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The original Sixth Street Viaduct, constructed in 1932, included art deco features, two pairs of iconic steel arches, and was recognized as Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument 905. The 1932 viaduct was designed by the City of Los Angeles Bureau . . . Map (db m227992) HM
137 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — Temple Street Grade Separation
On Temple Street at Figueroa Street, on the right when traveling west on Temple Street.
Federal Works Agency, Public Works Administration. John M. Carmody, Public Works Administrator. Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States. Temple Street Grade Separation, 1939.Map (db m229200) HM
138 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, El Sereno — Soto Street Bridge RemovalIntersection Improvement Project
On Soto Street at Huntington Drive, on the right when traveling north on Soto Street.
The Soto Street Bridge was constructed in 1936 to separate vehicular traffic from the Pacific Electric railroad. Railroads were first introduced to the intersection in 1909 when Pacific Electric, under the leadership of Henry Huntington, . . . Map (db m228371) HM
139 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Griffith Park — Riverside Drive - Zoo Drive Bridge
On Riverside Drive north of Zoo Drive, on the right when traveling north.
A Dangerous Bottleneck Prior to the Riverside Drive Bridge that you see today, there was once a wooden structure crossing the Los Angeles River in its place. However, this old wooden bridge was inadequate to serve the increasing . . . Map (db m223397) HM
140 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Griffith Park — 910 — Riverside Drive Bridge
On Riverside Drive north of Zoo Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Originally known as the Victory Boulevard bridge, the Riverside Drive bridge was constructed in 1938 to improve a bottleneck caused by an earlier wooden bridge. It was partially funded by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress . . . Map (db m129133) HM
141 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Highland Park — 339 — Santa Fe Arroyo Seco Railroad Bridge
Near California Route 110.
Constructed by California Southern Railroad (a Santa Fe subsidiary), built 1896. Declared 1988, Historic-Cultural Monument No. 339, City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission, Cultural Affairs Department.Map (db m205594) HM
142 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Lincoln Heights — Soto Street TunnelPacific Electric Pasadena Short Line
On Soto Street just north of Valley Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
The Soto Street tunnel served an important purpose in the early 1900s. It provided much needed protection from the dangers of the nearby Pacific Electric Pasadena Short Line (PE). The PE was a highly used line with many red cars traversing to . . . Map (db m214722) HM
143 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Northeast Los Angeles — North Atwater Bridge
Near the Los Angeles River Bike Path near Chevy Chase Drive.
City of Los Angeles North Atwater Bridge construction completed 2019. This bridge over the Los Angeles River was made possible by the City of Los Angeles and a generous donation from the La Kretz Family Foundation. Initiated by River LA, . . . Map (db m164818) HM
144 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, San Pedro — San Pedro Landmarks
On Beacon Street at 9th Street, on the left when traveling south on Beacon Street.
Vincent Thomas Bridge The Vincent Thomas Bridge is considered the Port of Los Angeles' official welcoming monument. It was built in 1963 to connect Terminal Island to San Pedro, replacing municipal ferry service. Initially . . . Map (db m224136) HM
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145 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks — Mulholland Drive Bridge
On Mulholland Drive at Skirball Center Drive, on the right when traveling west on Mulholland Drive.
In 2012 this bridge replaced the historic Mulholland Drive overcrossing that was demolished to accommodate the widening of the San Diego Freeway (I-405). Built in 1959, the original bridge was determined eligible for listing on the National Register . . . Map (db m125489) HM
146 California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Westlake — 1st Street ViaductOver Glendale Boulevard
On Toluca Street just north of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
The 1st Street Viaduct over Glendale Boulevard is a reinforced concrete bridge with a box girder design constructed between 1940 and 1942. Designed by the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, the viaduct has Moderne-style architectural . . . Map (db m235247) HM
147 California, Los Angeles County, Pasadena — The Picture BridgeHuntington Hotel
Near Oak Knoll Avenue at Hillcrest Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Adobe Flores … Pasadena Built by José Perez in 1839, Headquarters of the Mexican General Flores, who drew up in this house the terms of surrender to the American General Fremont. The image displayed is a facsimile of the . . . Map (db m198138) HM
148 California, Los Angeles County, Pasadena, North Arroyo — Pasadena Pioneers Bridge
On Orange Grove Boulevard at West Colorado Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Orange Grove Boulevard.
Erected by the California Highway Commission and Division of Highways of the Department of Public Works - named by resolution of the 1953 State Legislature and dedicated to all Pasadena Pioneers, especially the twenty seven who founded this city . . . Map (db m161000) HM
149 California, Los Angeles County, Pasadena, Old Pasadena — Castle GreenGreen Hotel
On South Raymond Avenue just south of Green Street, on the right when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.Map (db m152692) HM
150 California, Los Angeles County, Pasadena, South Arroyo — Colorado Street BridgeHistoric Civil Engineering Landmark
On Colorado Boulevard, 0.1 miles west of Orange Grove Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
Waddell & Harrington of Kansas City, Missouri, designed the Colorado Street Bridge in 1912. J.D.Mercereau Construction of Los Angeles was the contractor. Dedicated and opened to traffic on December 13, 1913. Designated as a Historic Civil . . . Map (db m161949) HM
151 California, Los Angeles County, Pasadena, South Arroyo — La Loma BridgeJohn K. Van De Kamp Bridge
On La Loma Road just east of Arroyo Boulevard.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. John K. Van De Kamp Bridge, formerly known as La Loma Bridge is an open-spandrel-arch reinforced concrete bridge . . . Map (db m235281) HM
152 California, Los Angeles County, Santa Monica — Santa Monica Harbor and Breakwater
Near Ocean Avenue at Colorado Avenue.
After a breakwater was built in 1933 & 1934, Santa Monica Harbor became home to a proud collection of yachts, fleets of fishing boats, a cruise liner to Catalina and water taxis which served mobster Tony Cornero's infamous gambling ship, the "SS . . . Map (db m185313) HM
153 California, Los Angeles County, South Pasadena — 3 — Oaklawn Bridge & Waiting StationRoute 66 Roadside Attraction — South Pasadena, California —
On Fair Oaks Avenue at Oaklawn Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Fair Oaks Avenue.
A singular example of functional public art by architects Charles and Henry Greene, this 1906 span was one of the country's first reinforced concrete bridges. Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing. . . . Map (db m206059) HM
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154 California, Los Angeles County, Torrance, Old Torrance — Pacific Electric RailwayEl Prado Bridge
On Torrance Boulevard at Bow Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Torrance Boulevard.
Constructed in 1913, this bridge was a part of the Pacific Electric Railway system which was designated as a Local Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers, Los Angeles section, in 1973. Although the bridge no . . . Map (db m140110) HM
155 California, Marin County, Ross — Historic Dedication of the Lagunitas Road BridgeCorte Madera Creek — Ross, California - March 20, 2011 —
Near Lagunitas Road at Sylvan Lane, on the right.
This structure replaces Bridge No. 27C0071, a contributing element to the Ross Historic Bridges District, eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. The original bridge was completed on January 13, 1910 as part of a $12,500 . . . Map (db m63939) HM
156 California, Marin County, San Anselmo — Creek Park BridgeTown of San Anselmo Public Path
Near Sir Francis Drake Boulevard.
A bridge existed in this area as early as 1895, perhaps built by the Northwestern Pacific Railroad to provide access to the train station. It was later replaced by a newer bridge, possibly in 1916.Map (db m197099) HM
157 California, Marin County, San Anselmo — Magnolia Avenue BridgeTown of San Anselmo Public Path
Near Sir Francis Drake Boulevard.
Built in July 1925 to provide access from the train station to the central part of the town.Map (db m197100) HM
158 California, Marin County, San Rafael — Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
On Francisco Boulevard East at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Francisco Boulevard East.
History The Richmond-San Rafael Bridge opened to traffic in 1956, following 2 years of planning and design and 4 years of construction. At the time, its 4.5 mile-length and double-decker design made it one of the most complex bridges in the . . . Map (db m223322) HM
159 California, Marin County, Sausalito — Strengthening an IconGolden Gate Bridge Seismic Retrofit
Near Conzelman Road near U.S. 101, on the left when traveling west.
The Golden Gate Bridge, completed in 1937, is a monument of the last century, and could be damaged by a strong earthquake. Seismic retrofit construction is underway to transform the international icon into a strong and flexible structure that can . . . Map (db m102776) HM
160 California, Marin County, Sausalito — 974 — The Golden Gate Bridge
Near U.S. 101, on the right when traveling north. Reported damaged.
The Golden Gate Bridge is a structure of striking form and elegance. Built in 1937, it remains an indispensable link in the Bay Area's transportation network and a historical monument of civil engineering and construction. The bridge was named for . . . Map (db m102433) HM
161 California, Marin County, Tiburon — History of the Tiburon Trestle
On Tiburon Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.
(Upper left photo:) The Tiburon Trestle, completed in 1883, was a 750-foot redwood structure that spanned mostly marshland before attaching to earthen berms at each end. The trestle support beams, which are in front of you, and the berm, . . . Map (db m154604) HM
162 California, Marin County, Tiburon — Shapero Bridge
In 1969, a visionary named Sam Shapero (who served as Tiburon’s Town Treasurer), decided that Blackie’s Pasture needed to be preserved and protected. Sam did two things. He bought one-third of the land and donated it to a foundation he created – . . . Map (db m204147) HM
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163 California, Marin County, Tiburon — Welcome to Trestle TrailA Tribute to Tiburon's Railroad History
For 84 years, from 1884 to 1967, Tiburon was a railroad town. It started when rail pioneer Peter Donahue moved his North Bay operations down from Petaluma to Point Tiburon to become the rail and ferry terminus for the San Francisco & North Pacific . . . Map (db m204399) HM
164 California, Mariposa County, Coulterville — 6011 — Bagby
Near State Highway 49, 10.2 miles south of State Highway 132, on the left when traveling south.
From a vista point near the 1,156 long, 130 foot high bridge, completed in 1966, the site of Bagby lies east under, and sometimes exposed beside, the back waters of Lake McClure. Bagby's history passed through three definite development eras. From . . . Map (db m5957) HM
165 California, Mariposa County, Mariposa — Bridgeport
On Old Highway Road, on the right when traveling east.
In 1852 Andrew Church established a trading post where a road from the San Joaquin Valley, crossed the Agua Fria Creek. The site, known as Bridgeport, was on the Fremont Grant, about five miles south of Aqua Fria, first county seat of Mariposa . . . Map (db m46846) HM
166 California, Mariposa County, Mariposa — William Sell Jr. Memorial BridgeFirst Place Award Winner
On California Highway 49 (State Highway 49).
In the 1972 Federal Highways Administration Contest as the outstanding example of a bridge, overpass, tunnel or other highway structure in the United States. “This is the way a bridge should look.”Map (db m46773) HM
167 California, Merced County, Hilmar — Merced River Bridge
On River Road at Kelley Road, on the right when traveling north on River Road.
Historic Bridge Merced River Bridge 1910Map (db m213844) HM
168 California, Merced County, Winton — The Montpelier-Oakdale Railroad1890 to 1942
On Oakdale Road south of Turlock Road, on the right when traveling south.
This important Southern Pacific Route was called by many names, also including, "The Stockton-Tulare Railroad", "The Oakdale Line", "The Oakdale-Montpelier Railroad", and "The Eastside Route". There were North and South bound trains daily. . . . Map (db m91847) HM
169 California, Nevada County, Chicago Park — Old Bear River Bridge
On Colfax Highway (California Route 174), on the left when traveling south on Colfax Highway.
Since 1952 bridges near this site have served as the gateway to western Nevada County. This 1924 span was the first concrete bridge at this site and features a Roman style single arch design, constructed in a continuous pour method. The Colfax . . . Map (db m76345) HM
170 California, Nevada County, Nevada City — Pine Street Bridge1996
On South Pine Street south of Spring Street, on the left when traveling north.
Third span of Deer Creek at this location. It is a replica of the single arch steel Gault Bridge (1908-1996) which replaced the suspension bridge (1862-1903) built by Andrew S. Hallidie, who later built the San Francisco Cable Car system.Map (db m40275) HM
171 California, Nevada County, Nevada City — Purdon Bridge1895
On Purdon Road, on the right when traveling north.
Built by Cotton Brothers of Oakland, this steel bridge replaced several wooden bridges washed away in floods. It is the only bridge of the half-through truss design remaining in California. Purdon Crossing was a vital link of the main road from . . . Map (db m45068) HM
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172 California, Nevada County, Norden — Donner Summit Bridge
On Donner Pass Road, on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated to the pioneers who blazed the Overland Trail through these mountains. Built by the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads and the California Highway Commission 1925-1926. This tablet placed by the Historic Landmarks Committee of the . . . Map (db m94763) HM
173 California, Nevada County, Norden — 28 — Rainbow Bridge
On Donner Pass Road, on the right when traveling east.
History The bridge “eliminated for all time the terrors of the Donner grade from the state highway system of California.” Automobile travel could be a harrying affair in the old days and Donner Summit was a difficult route. . . . Map (db m81898) HM
174 California, Nevada County, Penn Valley — 390 — Bridgeport (Nyes Crossing) Covered Bridge
Near Pleasant Valley Road.
Built in 1862 by David Isaac John Wood with lumber from his mill in Sierra County, this bridge was part of the Virginia Turnpike Company toll road which served the northern mines and the busy Nevada Comstock Lode. Utilizing a combination truss and . . . Map (db m8540) HM
175 California, Nevada County, Penn Valley — Bridgeport Bridge
Near Pleasant Valley Road.
This covered bridge across the South Fork of the Yuba River at Bridgeport, Nevada Co., Calif. was built by David I. Wood in 1862 with lumber from his mill in Plum Valley, Sierra Co., Calif. Erected by Columbia Parlor No. 70, N.D.G.W., French Corral, . . . Map (db m8528) HM
176 California, Nevada County, Penn Valley — Bridgeport Bridge"Wood’s Crossing"
Near Pleasant Valley Road.
Bridgeport Bridge, or “Wood’s Crossing”, is the longest single span covered bridge in existence. Used since 1862, built by David I. Wood. This plaque is dedicated to those pioneer Americans who came to California in search of a new life . . . Map (db m8539) HM
177 California, Nevada County, Penn Valley — 390 — Bridgeport Historic District
On Pleasant Valley Road.
Built in 1862 by David J. Wood with lumber from his mill in Sierra County, the covered bridge was part of the Virginia Turnpike Company toll road that served the northern mines and the Nevada Comstock Lode. The associated ranch and resources for . . . Map (db m78339) HM
178 California, Nevada County, Smartsville — The Yuba River Bridge at Parks Bar1913 - 1994
On Timbuctoo Road south of California Highway 20.
William M. Thomas of Thomas and Post Consulting Engineers designed the 685-foot-long Parks Bar Bridge in 1912 for Yuba County. The original 16-foot-wide bridge with four 140-foot-long arch spans was constructed by the Portland Concrete Pile Company . . . Map (db m54222) HM
179 California, Orange County, Las Flores — Oso Parkway BridgeHistorical Marker
On Oso Parkway, on the right when traveling west.
It was near this site on July 22, 1760 that Captain Gaspar de Portola joined by 63 men and two priests, stepped into history by crossing the Arroyo Trabuco during the first Spanish expedition into Alta California. Today, June 8, 1992, the County of . . . Map (db m196167) HM
180 California, Orange County, Las Flores — Oso Parkway BridgeHistorical Marker
On Oso Parkway, on the right when traveling east.
It was near this site on July 22, 1760 that Captian Gaspar de Portola joined by 63 men and two priests, stepped into history by crossing the Arroyo Trabuco during the first Spanish expedition into Alta California. Today, June 8, 1992, the County of . . . Map (db m198396) HM
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181 California, Placer County, Auburn — 1051 — Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge
On Old Foresthill Road east of Golden Chain Highway (California Highway 49), on the right when traveling east.
The Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge, also known a "No Hands Bridge", was completed on March 23, 1912. At the time of its construction the span bore the distinction of being one of the largest reinforced concrete railroad bridges in the United . . . Map (db m67664) HM
182 California, Placer County, Auburn — GPY 135-10 — Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge
On Old Foresthill Road east of Golden Chain Highway (California Highway 49), on the right when traveling east.
In 1910, the Mountain Quarries Company contracted for the construction of a railroad bridge over the North Fork of the American River to haul limestone from their upstream quarry. The bridge and 17 wooden trestles were part of Mountain Quarries . . . Map (db m67659) HM
183 California, Placer County, Lincoln — Colonel C. Lincoln Wilson
On 5th Street west of E Street, on the right when traveling east.
Founder of the City of Lincoln First president of the Sacramento Valley Railroad Founder of the California Central Railroad Colonel Wilson came to California in 1849 not to look for gold but to build a transportation industry. After . . . Map (db m41008) HM
184 California, Placer County, Roseville — 2 — Reuben F. Nelson FootbridgeRoseville Historical Society Marker No. 2
Near Oak Street near Lincoln Street.
Across this footbridge situated high above Roseville's Southern Pacific railroad yards passed untold thousands of Pacific Fruit Express employees on their way to work at the world''s largest artificial ice plant. In disuse since 1974 when the . . . Map (db m136168) HM
185 California, Placer County, Tahoe City — Roads and Bridges
On W Lake Blvd, on the right when traveling north.
Trails become roads around Lake Tahoe Early travel in the Lake Tahoe basin was along Washoe Indian trails and later along American immigrant trails blazed in the 1840s over the rugged Sierra Nevada Mountain passes. The first roads in the . . . Map (db m112967) HM
186 California, Riverside County, Riverside — 54 — Victoria Bridge1928
On Victoria Avenue just south of Woodbine Street.
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 . . . Map (db m217883) HM
187 California, Sacramento County, Fair Oaks — "Jim’s Bridge"
Near Pennsylvania Avenue near the north bank of the American River.
Named in honor of Jim Jones whose love for the American River and fervor to protect its fisheries and flow levels greatly enhanced the river and parkway. When this bridge was no longer needed for mining activities, Jim fought to save it so that . . . Map (db m377) HM
188 California, Sacramento County, Folsom — Folsom Dam ImprovementsPromoting Public Safety for the Sacramento Region
Near East Natoma Street.
Folsom Dam and Reservoir are a component of the Central Valley Project, owned and operated by the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, Central California Area Office Construction of Folsom Dam by the Corps began in . . . Map (db m17644) HM
189 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, CSUS — The Guy West Bridge
Near State University Drive East.
Named in honor of Dr. Guy A. West Founding President of Sacramento State College (1947 – 1966) Under his guidance and dedicated leadership, the university grew from four faculty and fewer than two hundred students to a . . . Map (db m19578) HM
190 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Old Sacramento — R Street Bridge
On Front Street south of O Street, on the right when traveling north.
R Street formed the boundary of a levee system that surrounded Sacramento. It also served as the base of operations for the State's first rail line, the Sacramento Valley Railroad. The line was designed by Theodore Judah, who also became the . . . Map (db m90220) HM
191 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Old Sacramento — The Northern Electric Bridge
Near Capital Mall.
In 1911, the Northern Electric Railway Company, along with Sacramento and Yolo counties, built the Northern Electric Bridge. The bridge carried a single railroad track with twin motor-vehicle roadways. Pedestrian walks cantilevered from the central . . . Map (db m16492) HM
192 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Old Sacramento — The Tower Bridge
Near Capital Mall.
The Tower Bridge, a vertical-lift span, was opened for traffic on December 15, 1935 and was built at a cost of $994,000. The State Department of Public Works, the City and the County of Sacramento and the Federal Government built the bridge. It . . . Map (db m16489) HM
193 California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Old Sacramento — Tower Bridge: Gateway to the Capital
Near Capital Mall.
Identifying A Need By the early 1930’s, Americans were moving away from trains and ships and turning to automobiles as their mode of transporation. As a result, traffic on roadways increased dramatically. In Sacramento, M Street (now . . . Map (db m16490) HM
194 California, San Bernardino County, Redlands — 17 — Mill Creek ZanjaSanta Fe and Southern Pacific Railroad Bridges
Near Laramie Avenue at Lincoln Street, on the left when traveling east.
Santa Fe Railroad extended from downtown Redlands following the Mill Creek Zanja. The 1892 wooden bridge crossing the Zanja remains as a visual relic of the famous Kite Shaped Track that extended to Mentone, Highland and San Bernardino. . . . Map (db m143518) HM
195 California, San Bernardino County, Rialto — The Bridge To Progress
On North Fillmore Avenue.
The story says that when Hattie, the daughter of City founder Samuel Merrill returned from a trip to Italy, she was so impressed with the Rialto Bridge in Venice, that she insisted her father name the city after it. While the exact reason the City . . . Map (db m239695) HM
196 California, San Diego County, Coronado — San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge
Near State Highway 75 when traveling east.
Construction Started February, 1967 Bridge Opened to Traffic August, 1969 California Bridge Authority Governor Ronald Reagan • Lieutenant Governor Ed Reinecke • Secretary of Business & Finance Gordon C. Luce • Director of Finance Casper . . . Map (db m117882) HM
197 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Balboa Park West Mesa
On El Prado, on the right when traveling east.
Extending from Sixth Avenue to Highway 163 and from the north to south boundaries of the park, the West Mesa remains Balboa Park's most recognizable example of the design style perfected by American landscape pioneer Frederick Law Olmsted. Samuel . . . Map (db m209219) HM
198 California, San Diego County, San Diego — Cabrillo Bridge
On El Prado, on the right when traveling east.
When the 1915 Panama-California Exposition was related to an upper mesa of Balboa Park from the original proposed site near downtown San Diego, a bridge over Cabrillo Canyon was required. Director of Works Frank P. Allen, Jr. (1831-1943) . . . Map (db m209220) HM
199 California, San Diego County, San Diego — 244 — Derby Dike
On Presidio Drive at Taylor Street, on the right when traveling west on Presidio Drive.
Until 1853 the erratic San Diego River dumped tons of debris into the harbor or poured into False Bay, now Mission Bay. At times it threatened to destroy Old Town San Diego. Lieutenant George Horatio Derby, U.S. Topographical Corps, built a dike . . . Map (db m11136) HM
200 California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Fisherman's Wharf — San Francisco's Most Popular Postcard.
Near Pier 39 north of The Embarcadero.
As you gaze out at the majestic beauty of the Golden Gate Bridge, it probably isn't too difficult to determine which San Francisco tourist attraction is on the face of the top-selling postcard sold from City stores each year. Right. The . . . Map (db m176590) HM

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