Historic Bridges: Yolo County, California

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 9

Freeport Bridge
HSR

Freeport Bridge Road Over Sacramento River in Sacramento: Sacramento County, California and Yolo County, California, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Heel Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 653 ft. Main Span: 226 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1929 By: C. J. Nystedt and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois

This heel-trunnion bascule bridge has towers that were designed to also function as substantial approach spans.

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I Street Bridge
HSR

I Street and Railroad (Southern Pacific) Over Sacramento River in Sacramento and West Sacramento: Sacramento County, California and Yolo County, California, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 854 ft. Main Span: 195 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1911 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and John D. Isaacs

This is a rare example of a double deck swing bridge, as it carries highway on top and railroad below.

Knights Landing Bridge
HSR

CA-113 Over Sacramento River in Knights Landing: Sutter County, California and Yolo County, California, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Railing Height Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 407 ft. Main Span: 208 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1933 By: Rocca and Caletti of San Rafael, California and Edward Von Geldern

This bridge with its notable camber is an uncommon example of a railing height truss bascule bridge.

Rumsey Bridge
HSR

CR-41 Over Cache Creek in Rural: Yolo County, California, United States

Concrete Tied Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 313 ft. Main Span: 108 ft. Roadway: 20.3 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1930 By: Yolo County Day Labor

This is an impressive two span rainbow arch located in a scenic valley on a rural road.

Stevenson Bridge
HSR

Stevenson Bridge Road Over Putah Creek in Rural: Solano County, California and Yolo County, California, United States

Concrete Tied Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 298 ft. Main Span: 108 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1923 By: J. L. Webster

This multi-span rainbow arch bridge is a rare example of its type.

Sutter Slough Bridge
HSR

Sutter Slough Bridge Road Over Sutter Slough in Rural: Sacramento County, California and Yolo County, California, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier)

Length: 397 ft. Main Span: 94 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1939 By: Lord and Bishop

This swing bridge lacks a center tower and therefore does not immediately look like a swing bridge to drivers.

Tower Bridge
HSR

M Street Over Sacramento River in Sacramento and West Sacramento: Sacramento County, California and Yolo County, California, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Span Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 738 ft. Main Span: 209 ft. Roadway: 51.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1934 By: Consolidated Steel Company of Los Angeles, California and Alfred W. Eichler

This landmark lift bridge with its striking gold paint has strong Streamline Moderne art deco details and provides a gateway leading to and from the state Capitol.

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Winters Bridge
HSR

Winters Road (Railroad Avenue) Over Putah Creek in Winters: Solano County, California and Yolo County, California, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 447 ft. Main Span: 123 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1907 By: W. N. Concanon Company of San Francisco, California and P. N. Ashley

This early example of a concrete arch bridge was allowed to deteriorate, then condemned to demolition and replacement.

Winters Railroad Bridge
J. Robert Chapman Memorial Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Putah Creek in Winters: Solano County, California and Yolo County, California, United States

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 368 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1906 By: Unknown

This attractive and historic railroad truss bridge was converted for pedestrian use.

Historic Bridges: Yolo County, California

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