Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.012778,-120.978889
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over E. Applegate Road
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Concrete closed spandrel arch with wing walls to retain railroad overfill
Total Length: 33.1 Feet
Span Length: 33.1 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over E. Applegate Road on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1927
Built: 1927
Location: Placer County
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153363
Applegate Rd RR overcrossing
Looking SE
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in January 2010
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.921944,-121.038889
Carries Auburn-Foresthill Road over North Fork American River
Design: truss/deck/warren
Design Details: Warren deck truss
Total Length: 2429.3 Feet
Span Length: 861.9 Feet
Overview: Deck truss bridge over North Fork American River on Auburn-Foresthill Road in North Auburn
History: Built 1972
Built: 1972
Location: Placer County
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101320
Overview
Photo submitted by Larry Matthews
143973
Auburn Foresthill bridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott, 1982
146805
Auburn-Forest Hill Bridge
Looking N.
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in 1982
146806
Auburn-Forest Hill Bridge
Detail looking west.
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in 1982
146807
Auburn-Forest Hill Bridge
Detail looking west.
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in 1982
201544
Foresthill Bridge under construction in 1972
Construction begins from the Auburn side of the NF American River Canyon
Photo provided by Mike Lynch
201545
Foresthill Bridge under construction in 1972
Only the bridge piers are completed in this picture.
Photo provided by Mike Lynch
201546
Foresthill Bridge nearing completion 1972
The bridge was constructed working inwards from both sides. A portion of the "curved" Old Foresthill Road bridge over the NF American River can be seen in the foreground.
Photo provided by Mike Lynch
252226
Foresthill Bridge
Foresthill Bridge this photo shot on April 08 2013 Deck truss bridge over North Fork American River on Auburn-Forest Hill Road in North Auburn he Foresthill Bridge, which soars 730 feet above the stream bed of the American River's North Fork, is reputed to be the 3rd highest bridge in the United States and the tallest in California. The bridge opened for public use on Labor Day, 1973. The 2,428 foot long span, with piers only 16 feet shorter than those of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, was built at a cost of $13 million by the Bureau of Reclamation. The bridge was built to span Auburn Lake, the reservoir that would have backed up into the North and Middle Fork canyons of the American River behind the Auburn Dam. If it had ever been built. The dam project was abandoned and the bridge now spans the North Fork canyon. The surrounding land is owned by the Auburn Recreation Open to traffic Built 1972
Photo taken by Sean Dickinson
252227
Foresthill Bridge
Foresthill Bridge this photo shot on April 08 2013 Deck truss bridge over North Fork American River on Auburn-Forest Hill Road in North Auburn he Foresthill Bridge, which soars 730 feet above the stream bed of the American River's North Fork, is reputed to be the 3rd highest bridge in the United States and the tallest in California. The bridge opened for public use on Labor Day, 1973. The 2,428 foot long span, with piers only 16 feet shorter than those of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, was built at a cost of $13 million by the Bureau of Reclamation. The bridge was built to span Auburn Lake, the reservoir that would have backed up into the North and Middle Fork canyons of the American River behind the Auburn Dam. If it had ever been built. The dam project was abandoned and the bridge now spans the North Fork canyon. The surrounding land is owned by the Auburn Recreation Open to traffic Built 1972
Photo taken by Sean Dickinson
252228
Foresthill Bridge
Foresthill Bridge this photo shot on April 08 2013 Deck truss bridge over North Fork American River on Auburn-Forest Hill Road in North Auburn he Foresthill Bridge, which soars 730 feet above the stream bed of the American River's North Fork, is reputed to be the 3rd highest bridge in the United States and the tallest in California. The bridge opened for public use on Labor Day, 1973. The 2,428 foot long span, with piers only 16 feet shorter than those of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, was built at a cost of $13 million by the Bureau of Reclamation. The bridge was built to span Auburn Lake, the reservoir that would have backed up into the North and Middle Fork canyons of the American River behind the Auburn Dam. If it had ever been built. The dam project was abandoned and the bridge now spans the North Fork canyon. The surrounding land is owned by the Auburn Recreation Open to traffic Built 1972
Photo taken by Sean Dickinson
252229
Foresthill Bridge
Foresthill Bridge this photo shot on April 08 2013 Deck truss bridge over North Fork American River on Auburn-Forest Hill Road in North Auburn he Foresthill Bridge, which soars 730 feet above the stream bed of the American River's North Fork, is reputed to be the 3rd highest bridge in the United States and the tallest in California. The bridge opened for public use on Labor Day, 1973. The 2,428 foot long span, with piers only 16 feet shorter than those of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, was built at a cost of $13 million by the Bureau of Reclamation. The bridge was built to span Auburn Lake, the reservoir that would have backed up into the North and Middle Fork canyons of the American River behind the Auburn Dam. If it had ever been built. The dam project was abandoned and the bridge now spans the North Fork canyon. The surrounding land is owned by the Auburn Recreation Open to traffic Built 1972
Photo taken by Sean Dickinson
252230
Foresthill Bridge
Foresthill Bridge this photo shot on April 08 2013 Deck truss bridge over North Fork American River on Auburn-Forest Hill Road in North Auburn he Foresthill Bridge, which soars 730 feet above the stream bed of the American River's North Fork, is reputed to be the 3rd highest bridge in the United States and the tallest in California. The bridge opened for public use on Labor Day, 1973. The 2,428 foot long span, with piers only 16 feet shorter than those of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, was built at a cost of $13 million by the Bureau of Reclamation. The bridge was built to span Auburn Lake, the reservoir that would have backed up into the North and Middle Fork canyons of the American River behind the Auburn Dam. If it had ever been built. The dam project was abandoned and the bridge now spans the North Fork canyon. The surrounding land is owned by the Auburn Recreation Open to traffic Built 1972
Photo taken by Sean Dickinson
252231
Foresthill Bridge
Foresthill Bridge this photo shot on April 08 2013 Deck truss bridge over North Fork American River on Auburn-Forest Hill Road in North Auburn he Foresthill Bridge, which soars 730 feet above the stream bed of the American River's North Fork, is reputed to be the 3rd highest bridge in the United States and the tallest in California. The bridge opened for public use on Labor Day, 1973. The 2,428 foot long span, with piers only 16 feet shorter than those of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, was built at a cost of $13 million by the Bureau of Reclamation. The bridge was built to span Auburn Lake, the reservoir that would have backed up into the North and Middle Fork canyons of the American River behind the Auburn Dam. If it had ever been built. The dam project was abandoned and the bridge now spans the North Fork canyon. The surrounding land is owned by the Auburn Recreation Open to traffic Built 1972
Photo taken by Sean Dickinson
252232
Foresthill Bridge
Foresthill Bridge this photo shot on April 08 2013 Deck truss bridge over North Fork American River on Auburn-Forest Hill Road in North Auburn he Foresthill Bridge, which soars 730 feet above the stream bed of the American River's North Fork, is reputed to be the 3rd highest bridge in the United States and the tallest in California. The bridge opened for public use on Labor Day, 1973. The 2,428 foot long span, with piers only 16 feet shorter than those of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, was built at a cost of $13 million by the Bureau of Reclamation. The bridge was built to span Auburn Lake, the reservoir that would have backed up into the North and Middle Fork canyons of the American River behind the Auburn Dam. If it had ever been built. The dam project was abandoned and the bridge now spans the North Fork canyon. The surrounding land is owned by the Auburn Recreation Open to traffic Built 1972
Photo taken by Sean Dickinson
252233
Foresthill Bridge
Foresthill Bridge this photo shot on April 08 2013 Deck truss bridge over North Fork American River on Auburn-Forest Hill Road in North Auburn he Foresthill Bridge, which soars 730 feet above the stream bed of the American River's North Fork, is reputed to be the 3rd highest bridge in the United States and the tallest in California. The bridge opened for public use on Labor Day, 1973. The 2,428 foot long span, with piers only 16 feet shorter than those of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, was built at a cost of $13 million by the Bureau of Reclamation. The bridge was built to span Auburn Lake, the reservoir that would have backed up into the North and Middle Fork canyons of the American River behind the Auburn Dam. If it had ever been built. The dam project was abandoned and the bridge now spans the North Fork canyon. The surrounding land is owned by the Auburn Recreation Open to traffic Built 1972
Photo taken by Sean Dickinson
252234
Foresthill Bridge
Foresthill Bridge this photo shot on April 08 2013 Deck truss bridge over North Fork American River on Auburn-Forest Hill Road in North Auburn he Foresthill Bridge, which soars 730 feet above the stream bed of the American River's North Fork, is reputed to be the 3rd highest bridge in the United States and the tallest in California. The bridge opened for public use on Labor Day, 1973. The 2,428 foot long span, with piers only 16 feet shorter than those of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, was built at a cost of $13 million by the Bureau of Reclamation. The bridge was built to span Auburn Lake, the reservoir that would have backed up into the North and Middle Fork canyons of the American River behind the Auburn Dam. If it had ever been built. The dam project was abandoned and the bridge now spans the North Fork canyon. The surrounding land is owned by the Auburn Recreation Open to traffic Built 1972
Photo taken by Sean Dickinson
252235
Foresthill Bridge
Foresthill Bridge this photo shot on April 08 2013 Deck truss bridge over North Fork American River on Auburn-Forest Hill Road in North Auburn he Foresthill Bridge, which soars 730 feet above the stream bed of the American River's North Fork, is reputed to be the 3rd highest bridge in the United States and the tallest in California. The bridge opened for public use on Labor Day, 1973. The 2,428 foot long span, with piers only 16 feet shorter than those of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, was built at a cost of $13 million by the Bureau of Reclamation. The bridge was built to span Auburn Lake, the reservoir that would have backed up into the North and Middle Fork canyons of the American River behind the Auburn Dam. If it had ever been built. The dam project was abandoned and the bridge now spans the North Fork canyon. The surrounding land is owned by the Auburn Recreation Open to traffic Built 1972
Photo taken by Sean Dickinson
252236
Foresthill Bridge
Foresthill Bridge this photo shot on April 08 2013 Deck truss bridge over North Fork American River on Auburn-Forest Hill Road in North Auburn he Foresthill Bridge, which soars 730 feet above the stream bed of the American River's North Fork, is reputed to be the 3rd highest bridge in the United States and the tallest in California. The bridge opened for public use on Labor Day, 1973. The 2,428 foot long span, with piers only 16 feet shorter than those of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, was built at a cost of $13 million by the Bureau of Reclamation. The bridge was built to span Auburn Lake, the reservoir that would have backed up into the North and Middle Fork canyons of the American River behind the Auburn Dam. If it had ever been built. The dam project was abandoned and the bridge now spans the North Fork canyon. The surrounding land is owned by the Auburn Recreation Open to traffic Built 1972
Photo taken by Sean Dickinson
252237
Foresthill Bridge
Foresthill Bridge this photo shot on April 08 2013 Deck truss bridge over North Fork American River on Auburn-Forest Hill Road in North Auburn he Foresthill Bridge, which soars 730 feet above the stream bed of the American River's North Fork, is reputed to be the 3rd highest bridge in the United States and the tallest in California. The bridge opened for public use on Labor Day, 1973. The 2,428 foot long span, with piers only 16 feet shorter than those of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, was built at a cost of $13 million by the Bureau of Reclamation. The bridge was built to span Auburn Lake, the reservoir that would have backed up into the North and Middle Fork canyons of the American River behind the Auburn Dam. If it had ever been built. The dam project was abandoned and the bridge now spans the North Fork canyon. The surrounding land is owned by the Auburn Recreation Open to traffic Built 1972
Photo taken by Sean Dickinson
252238
Foresthill Bridge
Foresthill Bridge this photo shot on April 08 2013 Deck truss bridge over North Fork American River on Auburn-Forest Hill Road in North Auburn he Foresthill Bridge, which soars 730 feet above the stream bed of the American River's North Fork, is reputed to be the 3rd highest bridge in the United States and the tallest in California. The bridge opened for public use on Labor Day, 1973. The 2,428 foot long span, with piers only 16 feet shorter than those of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, was built at a cost of $13 million by the Bureau of Reclamation. The bridge was built to span Auburn Lake, the reservoir that would have backed up into the North and Middle Fork canyons of the American River behind the Auburn Dam. If it had ever been built. The dam project was abandoned and the bridge now spans the North Fork canyon. The surrounding land is owned by the Auburn Recreation Open to traffic Built 1972
Photo taken by Sean Dickinson
252239
Foresthill Bridge
Foresthill Bridge this photo shot on April 08 2013 Deck truss bridge over North Fork American River on Auburn-Forest Hill Road in North Auburn he Foresthill Bridge, which soars 730 feet above the stream bed of the American River's North Fork, is reputed to be the 3rd highest bridge in the United States and the tallest in California. The bridge opened for public use on Labor Day, 1973. The 2,428 foot long span, with piers only 16 feet shorter than those of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, was built at a cost of $13 million by the Bureau of Reclamation. The bridge was built to span Auburn Lake, the reservoir that would have backed up into the North and Middle Fork canyons of the American River behind the Auburn Dam. If it had ever been built. The dam project was abandoned and the bridge now spans the North Fork canyon. The surrounding land is owned by the Auburn Recreation Open to traffic Built 1972
Photo taken by Sean Dickinson
252240
Foresthill Bridge
Foresthill Bridge this photo shot on April 08 2013 Deck truss bridge over North Fork American River on Auburn-Forest Hill Road in North Auburn he Foresthill Bridge, which soars 730 feet above the stream bed of the American River's North Fork, is reputed to be the 3rd highest bridge in the United States and the tallest in California. The bridge opened for public use on Labor Day, 1973. The 2,428 foot long span, with piers only 16 feet shorter than those of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, was built at a cost of $13 million by the Bureau of Reclamation. The bridge was built to span Auburn Lake, the reservoir that would have backed up into the North and Middle Fork canyons of the American River behind the Auburn Dam. If it had ever been built. The dam project was abandoned and the bridge now spans the North Fork canyon. The surrounding land is owned by the Auburn Recreation Open to traffic Built 1972
Photo taken by Sean Dickinson
267674
Looking down from the bridge deck
Photo taken by Nathan Morton in October 2013
267675
Looking north from the bridge deck
Photo taken by Nathan Morton
267676
Under the east approach
Photo taken by Nathan Morton
404504
Bridgemapper.com photo
Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2008
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 38.736944,-121.336944
Carries Cook Riolo Road over Dry Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren Pony truss
Total Length: 201.1 Feet
Span Length: 120.1 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Dry Creek on Cook Riolo Road in Roseville
History: Built 1940
Built: 1940
Location: Placer County
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185996
Cook Riolo Road
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
185997
Cook Riolo Road
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
185998
Cook Riolo Road
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
185999
Cook Riolo Road
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
186000
Cook Riolo Road
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
186001
Cook Riolo Road
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
186002
Cook Riolo Road
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
186003
Cook Riolo Road
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
186004
Cook Riolo Road
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
186005
Cook Riolo Road
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
186006
Cook Riolo Road
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
186007
Cook Riolo Road
Bridge has been reduced to one lane traffic.
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.015000,-121.002778
Carries Crother Road over Wooley Creek
Design: frame/concrete
Design Details: Concrete slab with arched side curbs.
Total Length: 21.0 Feet
Span Length: 20.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Wooley Creek on Crother Road in Meadow Vista
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930
Location: Placer County
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185971
Crother Road Bridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
185972
Crother Road Bridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
185973
Crother Road Bridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
185974
Crother Road Bridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
Status: Demolished and replaced
Location: 38.933333,-121.275000
Carries McCourtney Road over Doty Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 94.2 Feet
Span Length: 89.9 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over Doty Creek on McCourtney Road
History: Built ca. 1930, replaced 1998 - 2000
Built: ca. 1930
Location: Placer County
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166304
McCourtney Road Bridge
New concrete bridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166305
McCourtney Road Bridge
New bridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.937778,-121.290000
Carries Gladdings Road over Doty Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Subdivided Warren Pony truss
Total Length: 79.1 Feet
Span Length: 76.1 Feet
Overview: Subdivided Warren Pony truss bridge over Doty Creek on Gladdings Road
History: Built 1935
Built: 1935
Location: Placer County
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166300
Gladdings Road Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166301
Gladdings Road Bridge
East side truss
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166302
Gladdings Road Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166303
Gladdings Road Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
354590
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
354591
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
354592
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
354593
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
354594
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
354595
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
354596
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
354597
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
354598
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
354599
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Replacement project underway
Location: 38.900000,-121.180000
Carries Gold Hill Road over Auburn Ravine
Design: arch/deck/open
Design Details: Open spandrel concrete deck arch
Total Length: 65.0 Feet
Span Length: 62.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Auburn Ravine on Gold Hill Road
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930
Location: Placer County
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166306
Gold Hill Rd Newcastle CA
Looking North
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166307
Gold Hill Rd Newcastle CA
Looking North on West face, poison oak inhibited a good oblique angle.
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166308
Gold Hill Rd Newcastle CA
Looking North on East face.
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166309
Gold Hill Rd Newcastle CA
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
354600
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
354601
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
354602
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
354603
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
354604
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.896436,-121.080654
Carries BNSF, Union Pacific, Amtrak Railroad over Auburn Ravine, Highway I-80 and Andrews Street
Design: truss/deck/pratt
Design Details: Pratt riveted deck truss supporting deck plate girder truss with deck plate girder trestle approaches.
Total Length: 525.0 Feet
Span Length: 240.2 Feet
Overview: Deck truss bridge carrying railroad over I-80 in Auburn
History: Built 1909
Built: 1909
Location: Placer County
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166316
I-80 RR bridge Auburn CA
Looking NE
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166317
I-80 RR bridge Auburn CA
Looking NE
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166318
I-80 RR bridge Auburn CA
Looking NE
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166319
I-80 RR bridge Auburn CA
Looking NE
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166320
I-80 RR bridge Auburn CA
North end detail
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166321
I-80 RR bridge Auburn CA
West face looking South
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166322
I-80 RR bridge Auburn CA
West face looking South
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166323
I-80 RR bridge Auburn CA
West face
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166324
I-80 RR bridge Auburn CA
West face
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166325
I-80 RR bridge Auburn CA
West face North end
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166326
I-80 RR bridge Auburn CA
West face looking South
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166327
I-80 RR bridge Auburn CA
West face looking South
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166328
I-80 RR bridge Auburn CA
Detail North end of primary truss
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166329
I-80 RR bridge Auburn CA
West face looking South
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166330
I-80 RR bridge Auburn CA
West face looking South
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
505581
SP - Auburn Ravine Bridge
before I-80 and addition of lower Pratt deck truss
Photo from old postcard
Status: Bypassed by new alignment
Location: 38.977540,-121.278728
Carries McCourtney Road over Coon Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 86.9 Feet
Span Length: 85.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Coon Creek on McCourtney Road
History: Built 1930, bypassed by new alignment ca.1998
Built: 1930
Location: Placer County
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290833
Viewing easterly at the old Coon Creek bridge at McCourtney Rd., Lincoln, California
Panoramio user Alyn Johnson
354574
New Bridge
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
354575
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
354576
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
354577
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
354578
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
354579
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
354580
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
354581
Creek
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.024034,-120.720632
Carries FDR 96, Mosquito Ridge Road over North Fork of Middle Fork American River
Design: truss/deck/warren
Design Details: Steel Warren Deck truss with cantilevered elements
Total Length: 492.8 Feet
Span Length: 84.0 Feet
Overview: Curved deck truss bridge over North Fork of Middle Fork of American River on FDR 96-Mosquito Ridge Road
History: Built 1946
Built: 1946
Location: Placer County
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209622
North Fork Bridge Placer Co, CA
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
209623
North Fork Bridge Placer Co, CA
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
209624
North Fork Bridge Placer Co, CA
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
209625
North Fork Bridge Placer Co, CA
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
209626
North Fork Bridge Placer Co, CA
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
209627
North Fork Bridge Placer Co, CA
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
209628
North Fork Bridge Placer Co, CA
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
209629
North Fork Bridge Placer Co, CA
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
209630
North Fork Bridge Placer Co, CA
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
209631
North Fork Bridge Placer Co, CA
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
209632
North Fork Bridge Placer Co, CA
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
209633
North Fork Bridge Placer Co, CA
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
259803
Forest Highway 96 marker
This concrete monument at the Bridge has the Forest Highway number 96 on it.
Photo taken by Mike Lynch
259805
NF of the MF Bridge
Bridge from upstream view
Photo taken by Mike Lynch
259806
NF MF Bridge
Image from underneath the bridge
Photo taken by Mike Lynch
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.875733,-121.132513
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Old State Highway
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone faced concrete tunnel under Union Pacific Railroad
Total Length: 82.0 Feet
Span Length: 81.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch tunnel under UPRR on Old State Highway
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: Placer County
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166313
Old State Hwy Newcastle
West portal
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166314
Old State Hwy Newcastle
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
166315
Old State Hwy Newcastle
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
259822
Newcastle Tunnel, 1910
North portal
Photo taken by Brian Smith in July 2013
259823
Newcastle Tunnel, 1910
North portal
Photo taken by Brian Smith in July 2013
259824
Newcastle Tunnel, 1910
North portal. 1910 date stamp covered by clearance sign, thanks Placer County!
Photo taken by Brian Smith in July 2013
354605
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
510112
SP - Old State Highway Overpass
1920s view
Photo from old postcard
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.000000,-120.940000
Carries Ponderosa Way over North Fork American River
Design: truss/pony/parker
Design Details: Parker pony truss
Total Length: 222.1 Feet
Span Length: 129.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over North Fork American River on Ponderosa Way
History: Built 1935
Built: 1935
Location: Placer County
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143974
Ponderosa Rd bridge
Photo taken looking SW from N side, American River.
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in June 2008
329668
Ponderosa Way Bridge #1
Side View
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2015
329669
Ponderosa Way Bridge #1
Deck View
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2015
339473
Overview
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2015
362789
Ponderosa Way Bridge Near Colfax California
Photo taken by Debra Rheinlander in December 2015
362790
Reflections from Ponderosa Way Bridge
Photo taken by Debra Rheinlander in December 2015
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.753889,-121.285000
Carries Sierra Blvd. over Union Pacific Railroad
Design: arch/through/concrete
Design Details: Concrete through arch
Total Length: 363.9 Feet
Span Length: 86.9 Feet
Overview: Rainbow arch bridge over Union Pacific Railroad on Sierra Blvd. in Roseville
History: Built 1929
Built: 1929
Location: Placer County
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185988
Sierra Blvd Bridge
North face with no sidewalk.
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
185989
Sierra Blvd Bridge
South side with integrated sidewalk
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
185990
Sierra Blvd Bridge
South side with integrated sidewalk
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
185991
Sierra Blvd Bridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
185992
Sierra Blvd Bridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
185993
Sierra Blvd Bridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
185994
Sierra Blvd Bridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
185995
Sierra Blvd Bridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.247379,-120.352094
Carries Soda Springs Road over North Fork American River
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 79.1 Feet
Span Length: 75.1 Feet
Overview: Warren pony truss bridge over North Fork American River on Soda Springs Road
History: Built 1900
Built: 1900
Location: Placer County
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432225
Photo submitted by Craig Philpott in July 2018, taken byGair Feestir and shared by cphilpott
432226
Photo submitted by Craig Philpott in July 2018, taken byGair Feestir and shared by cphilpott
432227
Photo submitted by Craig Philpott in July 2018, taken byGair Feestir and shared by cphilpott
432229
Photo submitted by Craig Philpott in July 2018, taken byGair Feestir and shared by cphilpott
432228
Soda Springs Rd access battles
near this bridge the right-to-pass access has been a years long battle between land-owners and state and federal lands managers. Recently (summer 2018) a portion of the road was intentionally covered with downed trees and a crushed signpost.
Photo submitted by Craig Philpott in July 2018, taken byGair Feestir and shared by cphilpott
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.876944,-121.132778
Carries Taylor Road (Inside) over UP RR,BNSF,AMTRAK,SR 193
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 549.9 Feet
Span Length: 549.9 Feet
Overview: Tunnel over UP RR,BNSF,AMTRAK,SR 193 on Taylor Road (Inside)
History: Built 1932
Built: 1932
Location: Placer County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.981127,-120.539607
Carries 11 Pines Road Route 14N08 over Wallace Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 35.8 Feet
Span Length: 35.8 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Wallace Creek on 14N08-11 Pines Road
History: Built 1965
Built: 1965
Location: Placer County
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Status: Open to traffic
Placer County is moving forward with replacement proceedings:
http://www.foresthillmessenger.com/news/regional/placer-county-moves-forward-on-yankee-jims-bridge-replacement-project/article_b4c248fe-9dba-11e7-9bc5-4f70d214aa4d.html
Unclear if the old bridge will be demolished or preserved in place for pedestrians like the Iowa Hill bridge upstream.
Location: 39.040000,-120.902778
Carries Yankee Jims Road over North Fork American River
Design: suspension/wire
Design Details: Wire suspension
Total Length: 210.0 Feet
Span Length: 204.1 Feet
Overview: Suspension bridge over North Fork American River on Yankee Jims Road
History: Built 1930 to replace a collapsed deck truss bridge
Built: 1930
Location: Placer County
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Yankee Jims Bridge
Looking East from West side
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in January 2010
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Yankee Jims Bridge
Bridge detail looking North
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in January 2010
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Yankee Jims Bridge
West portal
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in January 2010
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Yankee Jims Bridge
View SE of East portal
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in January 2010
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Yankee Jims Bridge
West portal
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in January 2010
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Yankee Jims Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in January 2010
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Ornate date marker
Photo taken by Mike Lynch June 2012
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Colfax Foresthill Bridge over the NF American River
This was the first bridge at this site, constructed in 1884 as a toll bridge and road. It collapsed in August 1930.
Photo from Mike Lynch
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Yankee Jims Bridge on Colfax Foresthill Road over the NF American River
Here is the current bridge right after it was built.
Photo taken by Mike Lynch
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Yankee Jims Bridge modern shot with model A
Here is a rstored Model A on the bridge in th3 1990s before the historic bridge was stolen.
Photo from Mike Lynch
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View from cliff
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2015
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Deck View
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2015
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Upwards-Sideways View
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2015
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Side View
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2015
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.104284,-120.949653
Carries State Route 174 over Union Pacific RR, & Amtrak
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 504.0 Feet
Span Length: 102.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Union Pacific RR, & Amtrak on State Route 174
History: Built 1938
Built: 1938
Location: Placer County
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Hwy 174 Railroad overcrossing
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in January 2010
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Hwy 174 Railroad overcrossing
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in January 2010
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Hwy 174 Railroad overcrossing
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in January 2010
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Hwy 174 Railroad overcrossing
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in January 2010
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Hwy 174 Railroad overcrossing
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in January 2010
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Colfax Overhead Bridge from 1939 Caltrans photo
Caltrans Photo of Colfax Overhead Bridge with Colfax City Limits sign.
Photo uploaded by Mike Lynch
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Colfax Overhead Bridge picture from 1939
Close up of Caltrans photo of Colfax Overhead Bridge with Colfax City Limits sign.
Photo uploaded by Mike Lynch
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Colfax Overhead Bridge - date marker in cement
Here is a close up of the date marked in the cement approach on the south end of the bridge.
Photo taken by Mike Lynch in July 2011
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Colfax Overhead Bridge - date marker in cement #2
Here is the date marked in the cement approach on the south end of the bridge which has been recently and nicely painted.
Photo taken by Mike Lynch in July 2011
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.123585,-120.940627
Carries Union Pacific Railroad and Amtrak over Highway I-80
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Steel deck plate girder
Total Length: 878.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Highway I-80 on Union Pacific Railroad and Amtrak
History:
Built:
Location: Placer County
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Long Ravine
Looking SW
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in January 2010
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Long Ravine
Looking NE
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in January 2010
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Long Ravine
Looking E
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in January 2010
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Long Ravine
Looking E
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in January 2010
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Long Ravine
Looking E
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in January 2010
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Long Ravine
Looking NE
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in January 2010
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Long Ravine
Looking NE
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in January 2010
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Placer County, California Bridges: Long Ravine RR Trestle across I-80
Photo from Mark Yashinky's blog
Status: This concrete slab bridge is in good condition
Location: 38.939884,-121.102297
Carries 1st Street over Ophir Canal
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab with custom brick railings matching the brick work of the Dewitt Hospital. Crosses were created in the brickwork probably to represent the Red Cross nature of the hospital
Total Length: 30.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: 1943 concrete Slab bridge with brick railings over Ophir Canal on C Ave built in WWII as part of the Army Dewitt General Hospital
History: Built by the US Army as part of Dewitt General Hospital in 1943.
Built: 1943
Location: Placer County
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C Ave Bridge at Dewitt Center former Dewitt Army General Hospital during WWII
Looking north across the C Ave Bridge at Dewitt Center former Dewitt Army General Hospital during WWII.
Photo taken by Mike Lynch
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C Ave Bridge at Dewitt Center former Dewitt Army General Hospital during WWII
Cross design on brick railing on the C Ave Bridge at Dewitt Center former Dewitt Army General Hospital during WWII
Photo taken by Mike Lynch
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C Ave Bridge at Dewitt Center former Dewitt Army General Hospital during WWII
The former Army Chapel can be seen in the background of this picture of the C Ave Bridge at Dewitt Center former Dewitt Army General Hospital during WWII
Photo taken by Mike Lynch
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C Ave Bridge at Dewitt Center former Dewitt Army General Hospital during WWII
Aerial view of the C Ave Bridge at Dewitt Center former Dewitt Army General Hospital during WWII.
Photo taken by Mike Lynch
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The WWII Chapel near the C Ave Bridge at Dewitt Center former Dewitt Army General Hospital during WWII
The C Ave Bridge can be seen on the left side the Dewitt Army Chapel in 1944.
Photo taken by Mike Lynch
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Aerial view C Ave Bridge at Dewitt Center former Dewitt Army General Hospital during WWII
1945-46 Aerial view of the C Ave Bridge at Dewitt Center former Dewitt Army General Hospital during WWII. The C Ave Bridge can be seen next to the chapel.
Photo taken by Mike Lynch
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1945 picture of the C Ave Bridge at the Dewitt Army General Hospital during WWII
Information on the Dewitt Army General Hospital during WWII
Photo taken by Mike Lynch
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1945-46 picture of the C Ave Bridge at Dewitt Center former Dewitt Army General Hospital during WWII
Another 1945-46 Aerial view of the C Ave Bridge at Dewitt Center former Dewitt Army General Hospital during WWII. The C Ave Bridge can be seen next to the chapel.
Photo taken by Mike Lynch
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1945-46 picture of the C Ave Bridge at Dewitt Center former Dewitt Army General Hospital during WWII
Close up view of the bridge in a 1945-46 Aerial view of the C Ave Bridge at Dewitt Center former Dewitt Army General Hospital during WWII. The C Ave Bridge can be seen next to the chapel.
Photo taken by Mike Lynch
Status: Open to pedestrians
Location: 39.099905,-120.924724
Carries Foot traffic only over North Fork American River
Design: suspension/wire
Design Details: Wood deck, Steel Lattice towers.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Wire suspension bridge over North Fork American River on Foot traffic only
History: Built in 1928 by Placer County to replace an earlier wood bridge at the same location. Replaced by Placer County in 1985, but left in place as a pedestrian bridge
Built: 1928
Location: Placer County
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Colfax Iowa Hill Bridge
Pedestrian only, photo taken looking NE from W side of bridge, S side of American River, north fork.
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in June 2008
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Colfax Iowa Hill Road Bridges at Mineral Bar NF American River
Photo from south side of the bridge looking at the Colfax Iowa Hill Road Bridges at Mineral Bar NF American River. Cape Horn, a famous spot on the railroad is in the distance. The newer bridge was built in 1985. This location is now part of the Auburn State Recreation Area.
Photo taken by Mike Lynch
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Colfax Iowa Hill Road Bridges at Mineral Bar NF American River
Historical picture of the Colfax Iowa Hill Road Bridge at Mineral Bar NF American River.
Photo by Mike Lynch
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Colfax Iowa Hill Road Bridges at Mineral Bar NF American River
This photo was taken at from the old toll road portion of the Colfax Iowa Hill Road as it turned down the canyon. The bridges are at what is known as Mineral Bar NF American River. Mineral Bar is part of the Auburn State Recreation Area and has a campground and whitewater boating put-in to the river.
Photo taken by Mike Lynch in April 2006
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Colfax Iowa Hill Road Bridge crossing the NF American River
1950s photo of the Colfax Iowa Hill Road Bridge crossing the NF American River
Photo by Mike Lynch uploaded June 2013
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Deck View
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2015
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Overview
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2015
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View from bridge
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2015
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.065833,-120.146667
Carries McKinney Creek Road over McKinney Creek
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 45.9 Feet
Span Length: 16.1 Feet
Overview: Timber stringer bridge over McKinney Creek on McKinney Creek Road in Homewood
History: Built 1950
Built: 1950
Location: Placer County
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McKinney Creek Bridge
East end of Rubicon Trail Rd
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in December, 2007
Status: Open to pedestrians & horses
Location: 38.912691,-121.041628
Carries Former Mountain Quarries RR over North Fork American River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Reinforced concrete bridge. Single lane Closed spandrel concrete deck arch
Total Length: 582.0 Feet
Span Length: 140.0 Feet
Overview: Closed-spandrel Reinforced concrete arch bridge over North Fork American River
History: Built 1912,
Built: 1912
Location: Placer County
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No Hands Bridge
Looking down river to the West
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in 1982
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No Hands Bridge
Looking down river to the West
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in 1982
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Mountain Quarries RR Bridge
Photo taken by Brian Smith in June 2012
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Mountain Quarries RR Bridge
Photo courtesy of the Auburn State Recreation Area, a California State Park. For more information about ASRA, visit http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=502
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Mountain Quarries RR Bridge
Photo courtesy of the Auburn State Recreation Area, a California State Park. For more information about ASRA, visit http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=502
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Mountain Quarries RR Bridge
Photo courtesy of the Auburn State Recreation Area, a California State Park. For more information about ASRA, visit http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=502
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Mountain Quarries RR Bridge
Photo courtesy of the Auburn State Recreation Area, a California State Park. For more information about ASRA, visit http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=502
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Photo taken by Nick Ares
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Photo taken by Nick Ares
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Photo taken by Nick Ares
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Repair Constrction 9 18 98
Repairs to center pier in 1998
Photo taken by Mike Lynch 1998
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Emergency response on the MQRR Bridge by Placer SO
Photo taken by Mike Lynch in May 2012
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Historic Construction Pictures
1911 Construction of the bridge
From Mike Lynch
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Mt. Quarries RR Bridge about 1912
The Mt. Quarries RR Bridge in use right after it opened. The Bridge was designed by John B. Leonard, renown pioneer in the use of reinforced concrete in the construction of bridges. This photo was in Leonard's 1913 book "The Concrete Bridge". To see and download this book use the link on this photo.
Photo uploaded by Mike Lynch
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Mt. Quarries RR Bridge about 1912
Another classic historic image of the MQRR bridge with Locomotive #101 on the bridge right after it opened in March of 1912. The Bridge was designed by John B. Leonard, renown pioneer in the use of reinforced concrete in the construction of bridges. This photo was in Leonard's 1913 book "The Concrete Bridge".
Photo uploaded by Mike Lynch
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Bridgemapper.com photo
Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2008
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.302939,-120.539808
Carries UP (former SP) Railroad over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 921.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel on UP (former SP) Railroad
History: Built 1924 by Central Pacific (later SP) Railroad
Built: 1924
Location: Placer County
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West portal
Photo taken by Nathan Morton in April 2010
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West Portal Of Tunnel 38, Contextual View To East, 135mm Lens. West Portal Of Tunnel 3 (Haer Ca-212) On Original Central Pacific Transcontinental Line Visible In Distance At Left
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
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West Portal Of Tunnel 38, View To East, 135mm Lens. Note The Notched Wingwalls That Support Steel Posts Of Entrance Snowshed; These Would Have Originally Held Timber Posts Of The Original Timber Snowsheds, Miles Of Which Once Enclosed And Protected T
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
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East Portal Of Tunnel 38, View To West, 135mm Lens With Electronic Flash Fill
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
Status: Abandoned
Location: 39.316611,-120.329587
Carries former Central Pacific (later SP) Railroad over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 10322.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned tunnels on former Central Pacific (later SP) Railroad
History: Built by the Central Pacific Railway as part of the original transcontinental railway to finally cross the Sierra's at Donner Pass; Track 1 abandoned in 1996
Built: 1868
Location: Placer County
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West Portal
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Donner Summit RR tunnels
An East portal of one tunnel segment
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in2008
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Donner Summit RR tunnels
Solid stone section of one tunnel
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in 2008
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Donner Summit RR tunnels
Solid stone section of tunnel
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in 2008
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Donner Summit RR tunnels
Looking down onto Donner Lake from South side. Looking across to Hwy 80 on North side of Lake.
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in 2008
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Donner Summit RR tunnels
Concrete section of tunnel
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in 2008
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Donner Summit RR tunnels
Concrete section of tunnel
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in 2008
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Donner Summit RR tunnels
Looking West through most Westerly section of tunnels.
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in 2008
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.876460,-121.133808
Carries Taylor Rd (formerly US Highway 40) over Under hillside and UP Railroad
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Reinforced concrete Tunnel
Total Length: 549.9 Feet
Span Length: 549.9 Feet
Overview: Former Hwy 40 Tunnel under Under hillside and UP Railroad on Taylor Rd
History: This US Highway 40 tunnel opened in 1932 bypassing the bottleneck in the community of Newcastle.
Built: 1932
Location: Placer County
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Taylor Road Newcastle
West portal
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
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Taylor Road Newcastle
East portal
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
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Taylor Road Newcastle
East portal
Photo taken by Craig Philpott in May 2010
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Taylor Rd Newcastle
Date Stamp, West Portal
Photo taken by Mike Lynch in August 2012
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Taylor Rd Newcastle
West Portal
Photo taken by Mike Lynch in August 2012
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Taylor Rd Newcastle
Contractor Stamp
Photo taken by Mike Lynch in August 2012
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Newcastle Tunnell by Leonard Davis LR artist rendering
Artist rendering of Newcastle Tunnel from "Newcastle - Gem of the Foothills".
Photo uploaded by Lynch in July 2013
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Hwy 40 Newcastle Tunnell postcard
Postcard view of the Newcastle tunnel on the western end.
Photo uploaded by Mike Lynch in September 2012
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U.S 40 bridged and tunnel in Newcastle CA
To the left in this picture is the RR overcrossing of what was Lincoln Highway and later US40. This segment of Hwy. 40 was rerouted when the Newcastle Tunnel was opened in 1932 bypassing Newcastle itself. This view is of the eastern end of the tunnel.
Photo uploaded by Mike Lynch
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Newcastle Tunnel Military Zone sign WWII
The Newcastle Tunnel was designated a a restricted zone during WWII. This is the eastern end of the tunnel.
Photo uploaded by Mike Lynch
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Newcastle Tunnel construction DOH 2 12 31 inside
This is a Division of Highways photo of work inside the Newcastle Tunnel on Feb. 12, 1931.
Photo uploaded by Mike Lynch
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Newcastle Tunnel construction DOH 7 25 31 looking east
This Division of Highways photo shows contruction on and is marked "looking east". The picture is taken from the east portal. In the upper right of the photo, the now bypassed segment of Hwy. 40 can be seen coming down from Newcastle.
Photo uploaded by Mike Lynch
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Newcastle Tunnel construction DOH 9 15 31
This Div. of Highways photo shows construction on the west portal on 9-15-31.
Photo taken by Mike Lynch
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Newcastle Tunnel construction DOH 1931 .jpg
The tunnel is nearing completion in this Div. of Highways photo. The concrete approach pavement has not been constructed yet.
Photo uploaded by Mike Lynch
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Newcastle Tunnel construction DOH 1932
This May 16, 1932 photo of the west portal would have been taken about the time the tunnel was opened to the public.
Photo uploaded by Mike Lynch
Status: Open to pedestrians
Location: 39.185541,-120.761246
Carries Hiking trail over North Fork American River
Design: suspension/wire
Design Details: Wire cable suspension footbridge
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Wire suspension bridge over North Fork American River on Hiking trail
History:
Built: 1965
Location: Placer County
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Placer County, California Bridges: Euchre Bar Bridge across the North Fork of the American River
Photo taken by Mark Yashinsky
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Placer County, California Bridges: Euchre Bar Bridge across the North Fork of the American River
Photo taken by Mark Yashinsky
Status: Open to pedestrians
Location: 38.747950,-121.282453
Carries Footpath over Dry Creek
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Parker camelback through truss pedestrian bridge.
Total Length: 195.0 Feet
Span Length: 195.0 Feet
Overview: Parker through truss bridge over Dry Creek on Footpath
History: Originally pedestrian crossing of Union Pacific Railroad, relocated as footbridge across Dry Creek, 1986.
Built:
Location: Placer County
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Dry Creek Footbridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
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Dry Creek Footbridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
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Dry Creek Footbridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
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Dry Creek Footbridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
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Dry Creek Footbridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
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Dry Creek Footbridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
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Dry Creek Footbridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
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Dry Creek Footbridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
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Dry Creek Footbridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
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Dry Creek Footbridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
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Dry Creek Footbridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
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Dry Creek Footbridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
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Dry Creek Footbridge
Plaque next to bridge
Photo taken by Craig Philpott
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.799991,-121.231174
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Antelope Creek and Union Pacific Railroad
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt Through Truss with trestle approach spans
Total Length: 372.0 Feet
Span Length: 124.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Antelope Creek and UP Railroad on UP Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Placer County
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210824
Rocklin Railroad Bridge
MS Bing image
Photo submitted by Craig Philpott
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UP - Rocklin Bridge
Photo taken by Steve Cox September 2007
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.304134,-120.313880
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Donner Pass (Mount Judah)
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 10326.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel under Donner Pass (Mount Judah) on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1925
Built: 1925
Location: Placer County
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West Portal Of Snowshed 29, Contextual View To East, 135mm Lens. This Is Perhaps The Last Section Of Timber Snowshed On This Line. Integral With The East End Of Tunnel 41, Snowshed 29 Provides Protection Leading To The West Portal Of The Tunnel. The
Photo taken for the Historic American Engineering Record
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West Portal Of Snowshed 29, View To East, 135mm Lens. Note The Heavy Timber Frame, With Battered Posts To Carry The Tremendous Snow Loads Of Winter
Photo taken for the Historic American Engineering Record
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South Side Of Snowshed 29, View To Northwest From West Portal Of Tunnel 41, 135mm Lens. Note That The Shed Is Essentially Flat-Roofed, And The Appearance Of A Gable Is Created By The Top Chords Of The Supporting Trusses. Sides Are Wide, Rough-Sawn Pl
Photo taken for the Historic American Engineering Record
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Prefabricated Concrete Panel Portion Of Snowshed 29 Abutting West Portal Of Tunnel 41, View To East, 135mm Lens. Function Of The Elevated Portion Is Unknown, But It May Help To Channel Exhaust Fumes Out Of The Shed And The Two-Mile Long Tunnel
Photo taken for the Historic American Engineering Record
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East Portal Of Tunnel 41, Contextual View To West-Northwest, 135mm Lens. Summit Of Mount Judah, Named For The Visionary Engineer Who Conceived And Mapped The Route Of The First Transcontinental Railroad, Rises Above The Tunnel
Photo taken for the Historic American Engineering Record
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East Portal Of Tunnel 41, Protected By Snowshed 33, View To Northwest, 135mm Lens
Photo taken for the Historic American Engineering Record
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Detail, East Portal Of Tunnel 34/Snowshed 33, 135mm Lens. Tall Signal Mast Necessary In Order To Be Seen Above Winter Snows
Photo taken for the Historic American Engineering Record
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Detail, East Portal Of Tunnel 41 Inside Snowshed 33, View To West-Northwest, 135mm Lens With Electronic Flash Fill. The Tiny White Dot Visible In The Darkness Of The Tunnel Is The West Portal, Two Miles Distant. The Heavy Steel Beams Carrying The Con
Photo taken for the Historic American Engineering Record
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.914795,-121.040266
Carries CA 49 over North Fork American River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder bridge.
Total Length: 348.1 Feet
Span Length: 106.1 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over North Fork American River on CA 49
History: Built in 1965, this is the fourth highway bridge at this location
Built: 1965
Location: Placer County
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North Fork American River Bridge
Photo taken by Brian Smith in June 2012
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North Fork American River Bridge
Photo taken by Brian Smith in June 2012
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North Fork American River Bridge
Photo taken by Brian Smith in June 2012
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North Fork American River Bridge
Photo taken by Brian Smith in June 2012
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North Fork American River Bridge
Photo taken by Brian Smith in June 2012
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North Fork American River Bridge
Photo taken by Brian Smith in June 2012
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North Fork American River Bridge
Photo taken by Brian Smith in June 2012
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North Fork American River Bridge
Photo taken by Brian Smith in June 2012
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North Fork American River Bridge
Photo taken by Brian Smith in June 2012
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North Fork American River Bridge
Photo taken by Brian Smith in June 2012
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Lyon's Bridge - 1865
First bridge over the North Fork. Photo courtesy of the Auburn State Recreation Area, a California State Park. For more information about ASRA, visit http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=502
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California Division of Highways Bridge - 1930
Second bridge over the North Fork Photo courtesy of the Auburn State Recreation Area, a California State Park. For more information about ASRA, visit http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=502
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California Division of Highways Bridge - 1948
Third bridge over the North Fork, high water on December 23, 1964 Photo courtesy of the Auburn State Recreation Area, a California State Park. For more information about ASRA, visit http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=502
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California Division of Highways Bridge - 1948
1948 bridge collapses on December 23, 1964 after an estimated 30,000 acre feet of water rushed downstream after the partially completed Hell Hole Dam failed. Photo courtesy of the Auburn State Recreation Area, a California State Park. For more information about ASRA, visit http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=502
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California Division of Highways Bridge - 1948
Remains of the 1948 bridge downstream from the existing 1965 bridge
Photo taken by Brian Smith in June 2012
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California Division of Highways Bridge - 1948
Remains of the 1948 bridge downstream from the existing 1965 bridge
Photo taken by Brian Smith in June 2012
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California Division of Highways Bridge - 1948
Remains of the 1948 bridge downstream from the existing 1965 bridge
Photo taken by Brian Smith in June 2012
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1930s suspension bridge NF American river
This 1930 view of the earlier bridge at this site includes a nice closeup of the AAA sign at the bridge.
Photo uploaded by Mike Lynch
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Bridgemapper.com photo
Photo taken by Todd Wilson in 2008
Status: Intact but closed to all traffic
Location: 38.977494,-121.279192
Carries Old McCourtney Road over Coon Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Warren pony truss bridge over Coon Creek on Old McCourtney Road
History:
Built:
Location: Placer County
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The old Coon Creek bridge at McCourtney Rd., Lincoln, California
Photo taken by Panoramio user elifino57
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New Bridge
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
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Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
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Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
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Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
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Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
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Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
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Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
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Creek
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.875737,-121.127537
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 991.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1909
Built: 1909
Location: Placer County
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West Portal Of Tunnel 18, Contextual View To East-Northeast, 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299129
West Portal Of Tunnel 18, View To East, 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299130
West Portal Of Tunnel 18, Oblique View To Southeast, 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299131
East Portal Of Tunnel 18, Contextual View To West, 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299132
East Portal Of Tunnel 18, View To West, 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299133
East Portal Of Tunnel 18, Oblique View To Northwest, 135mm Lens. This View Shows To Advantage The Stepped Ashlar Granite Wingwalls And Fitted Rubble Slab Slope Protection Flanking The Portal, Features Typical Of The Southern Pacific Common Standard T
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.982952,-120.999538
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 843.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1909
Built: 1909
Location: Placer County
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299134
West Portal Of Tunnel 23, Contextual View To North-Northeast, 135mm Lens. Camera Position Is Approximately Centerline Of Original Central Pacific Transcontinental Line, And Bypassed Tunnel '0' (1873) (Haer Ca-199) Is Hidden Behind Vegetation At Cente
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299135
East Portal Of Tunnel 23, Contextual View To South-Southwest From Within Cut, 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299136
West Portal Of Tunnel 23, View To North, 135mm Lens. Concrete Foundation In Right Foreground Was From 'Telltale,' A Simple Post-And-Beam Frame That Spanned The Tracks With Lengths Of Rope Suspended From The Beam. In The Days When Brakemen Were Requir
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299137
East Portal Of Tunnel 23, View To South-Southwest, 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 38.981542,-120.999817
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 800.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned tunnel on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built: 1873
Location: Placer County
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299138
West Portal Of Tunnel 'O', View To North, 90mm Lens. Note Inverted Horseshoe Shape Of Arch
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299139
East Portal Of Tunnel 'O', View To South, 90mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
442389
Tunnel 0 (2017)
Photo taken by James Stinson in February 2017
442390
Tunnel 0 (2017)
Photo taken by James Stinson in February 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.984881,-120.998970
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 292.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Build 1910
Built: 1910
Location: Placer County
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299165
West Portal Of Tunnel 24, Contextual View To North, 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299166
West Portal Of Tunnel 24, View To North, 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299167
East Portal Of Tunnel 24, Contextual View To Southwest, 135mm Lens. Note Also Harriman Common Standard Drain Structure At Right
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299168
East Portal Of Tunnel 24, View To Southwest, 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.987533,-120.996271
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 763.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: Placer County
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299169
West Portal Of Tunnel 25, Contextual View To Northeast From Tunnel 24 (Haer Ca-200), 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299170
West Portal Of Tunnel 25, View To North, 380mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299171
East Portal Of Tunnel 25, Contextual View To Southwest From Atop Tunnel 26 (Haer Ca-202), With The Original Central Pacific Transcontinental Line Passing Above The New Line, 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299172
East Portal Of Tunnel 25, View To Southwest From West End Of Tunnel 26 (Haer Ca-202), 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299173
East Portal Of Tunnel 25, View To Southwest, 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.989035,-120.994588
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Under Railroad
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel under Under Railroad on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1909
Built: 1909
Location: Placer County
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299174
West Portal Of Tunnel 26, Contextual View To Northeast From Atop Tunnel 25 (Haer Ca-201), With Tunnel 27 (Haer Ca-203) Visible In Distance, 210mm Lens. View Is Along New Line, With Original Central Pacific Transcontinental Line Crossing Over The Top
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299175
West Portal Of Tunnel 26, Contextual View To Northeast From Track Level, 135mm Lens. Tunnel 27 (Haer Ca-203) Is Visible In The Distance
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299176
West Portal Of Tunnel 26, View To Northeast, 135mm Lens. Note Use Of Granite Voussoirs And Coping On This Otherwise All-Reinforced Concrete Structure
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299177
East Portal Of Tunnel 26, Contextual View To Southwest, 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299178
East Portal Of Tunnel 26, View To Southwest, 135mm Lens. Tunnel 25 (Haer Ca-201) Is Visible In The Distance
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.995330,-120.988078
Carries Union Pacific Railraod over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 846.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel on Union Pacific Railraod
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: Placer County
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299179
West Portal Of Tunnel 27 In Distance, Contextual View To Northeast Looking Past Tunnel 26 (Haer Ca-202) From Atop East Portal Of Tunnel 25 (Haer Ca-201), 380mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299180
West Portal Of Tunnel 27, Contextual View From Track Level East Of Tunnel 26 (Haer Ca-202), 210mm Lens. Note Solar Panel Providing Signal Power, Evidence Of Continuing Updating Of Technology By The Railroad. Single-Light Searchlight-Type Signal Was T
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299181
East Portal Of Tunnel 27, View To Northeast From Atop Cut Bank, 210mm Lens. This View Shows To Good Effect The Original Construction Of The Harriman Period Tunnels, Which Were Concreted Fifty Feet In From The Portals With The Balance Being Timber Lin
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.007664,-120.980881
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 3200.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1908
Built: 1908
Location: Placer County
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299182
West Portal Of Tunnel 28, Contextual View To North-Northeast, 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299183
West Portal Of Tunnel 28, View To North-Northeast, 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299184
Detail, West Portal Of Tunnel 28, View To North-Northeast, 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299185
East Portal Of Tunnel 28, Contextual View To South-Southwest, 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299186
East Portal Of Tunnel 28, View To South-Southwest, 135mm Lens. Shed Above Portal Appears To Have Housed Machinery Connected With A Counterweighted Curtain Mechanism Used To Help Dissipate Smoke From This 3,209-Foot Tunnel During The Days Of Steam Loc
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299187
Detail, Vertical Guides Adjacent To East Portal Of Tunnel 28, View To Southwest, 135mm Lens With Electronic Flash Fill
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299188
Detail, Machinery Shed Atop East Portal Of Tunnel 28, Showing Shaft And Pulley System, 210mm Lens With Electronic Flash Fill
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.023580,-120.972505
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 1009.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1909
Built: 1909
Location: Placer County
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299189
West Portal Of Tunnel 29, Contextual View To Northeast, 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299190
West Portal Of Tunnel 29, View To Northeast, 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299191
East Portal Of Tunnel 29, Contextual View To Southwest, 135 Mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299192
Detail, East Portal Of Tunnel 29, View To Southwest, 135 Mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.115192,-120.930724
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 410.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1913
Built: 1913
Location: Placer County
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299194
West Portal Of Tunnel 34, Contextual View To Northeast From Inside East End Of Tunnel 33 (Cape Horn Tunnel), 135mm Lens With Electronic Flash Fill
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299195
West Portal Of Tunnel 34, View To Northeast, 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299196
East Portal Of Tunnel 34, View To South-Southwest, 135mm Lens With Electronic Flash Fill. Note The Shift, In These Later Tunnels East Of Colfax, To Concrete Portal Faces With Granite Masonry Voussoirs And Coping
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.247713,-120.723533
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 518.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1868
Built: 1868
Location: Placer County
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299197
West Portal Of Tunnel 1, Contextual View To North, 135mm Lens. The Central Pacific Originally Built Tunnel 1 In 1868; Southern Pacific Widened It In 1913 To Accommodate Both The Original And New Mainline As It Continued Its Double-Tracking Efforts Ea
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299198
West Portal Of Tunnel 1, View To Northeast, 135mm Lens. Like The New Tunnels Built During This Period, Tunnel 1 Received A New Concrete Portal Face With Granite Masonry Voussoirs And Coping
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299199
East Portal Of Tunnel 1, Contextual View To Southwest, 135mm Lens
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299200
East Portal Of Tunnel 1, View To Southwest, 135mm Lens With Electronic Flash Fill
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
442391
Grizzly Hill Tunnel (Tunnel 1) (2017)
Photo taken by James Stinson in February 2017
442392
Tunnel 1 featuring UP Train
Photo taken by James Stinson in February 2017
442393
Photo taken by James Stinson in February 2017
442394
Photo taken by James Stinson in February 2017
442395
Photo taken by James Stinson in February 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.302947,-120.539939
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 380.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1868; widened and double tracked 1921 & 1942
Built: 1868
Location: Placer County
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299213
East Portal Of Tunnel 3, View To West, 135mm Lens. This Tunnel Was Photographed To Provide Context, Because Even Though Somewhat Enlarged, It Illustrates The Nature Of The Unlined Hard Rock Tunnels Typical Of The Original Central Pacific Construction
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
512531
File:Views from California Zephyr - 2021-11-15 - Sarah Stierch 08.jpg
Sarah Stierch
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.301834,-120.534940
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 280.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1924
Built: 1924
Location: Placer County
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299214
West Portal Of Tunnel 39, Contextual View To East, 135mm Lens. West Portal Of Tunnel 4 (Haer Ca-214) On The Original Central Pacific Transcontinental Line Is Visible At Left
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299215
West Portal Of Tunnel 39, View To East, 135mm Lens With Electronic Flash Fill. Note The Notched Wingwalls That Support Steel Posts Of Entrance Snowshed; These Would Have Originally Held Timber Posts Of The Original Timber Snowsheds, Miles Of Which On
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299216
East Portal Of Tunnel 39, View To West With East Portal Of Tunnel 38 (Haer Ca-211) Visible In Distance, 135mm Lens With Electronic Flash Fill
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.302038,-120.535015
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 160.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1868; widened and double tracked 1921; widened 1942
Built: 1868
Location: Placer County
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299217
West Portal Of Tunnel 39, Contextual View To East, 135mm Lens. West Portal Of Tunnel 4 (Haer Ca-214) On The Original Central Pacific Transcontinental Line Is Visible At Left
Tunnel 4 is on the left
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
299218
East Portal Of Tunnel 4, View To West With East Portal Of Tunnel 38 (Haer Ca-211) Visible In Distance, 135mm Lens With Electronic Flash Fill. This Tunnel Was Photographed To Provide Context, Because Even Though Somewhat Enlarged, It Illustrates The N
Photo taken by Ed Anderson for the Historic American Engineering Record
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.166633,-120.144233
Carries State Route 89 over Truckee River
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Concrete tee beam
Total Length: 122.1 Feet
Span Length: 29.9 Feet
Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over Truckee River on State Route 89
History: Built 1928
Built: 1928
Location: Placer County
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487310
Fanny Bridge
Photo from tripadvisor
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.047685,-120.883131
Carries Shirttail Canyon Road over Shirttail Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Wood-decked single-lane deck girder bridge.
Total Length: 62.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Shirttail Creek on Shirttail Canyon Road
History: Built 1940
Built: 1940
Location: Placer County
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329573
Shirttail Canyon Bridge
Deck View
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2015
329574
Shirttail Canyon Bridge
Structure View
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2015
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.002760,-120.938256
Carries Ponderosa Way over Jefferson Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Single-lane, wood-deck steel stringer bridge.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge on Ponderosa Way over Jefferson Creek
History: Built 1935
Built: 1935
Location: Placer County
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329666
Ponderosa Way Bridge #4
Structure View
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2015
329667
Ponderosa Way Bridge #4
Deck View
Photo taken by Erik Hoffman in June 2015
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 38.906246,-121.047132
Carries Calcutta Falls Trail over Unnamed creek
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer bridge with wood deck.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Unnamed creek on Calcutta Falls Trail
History: Built unknown year.
Built:
Location: Placer County
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Status: Never built
Location: 38.962128,-120.929415
Carries Slinger Mine Road over Middle Fork American River
Design: suspension/stayed
Design Details: Cable-stayed bridge.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Cable-stayed bridge over Middle Fork American River on Slinger Mine Road
History: Planned in 1960's to replace Greenwood Bridge as part of Auburn Dam project, but never built.
Built:
Location: Placer County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.213934,-120.844550
Carries Diggins Hill over Bear River (Dutch Flat Reservoir Spillway)
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer bridge with concrete deck.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Bear River (Dutch Flat Reservoir Spillway) on Diggins Hill
History: Built unknown year.
Built:
Location: Placer County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.000323,-121.406148
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Bear River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Bear River on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Placer County
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348495
Yuba County, California Bridges: Union Pacific Railroad Bridge across the Bear River
Photo taken by Mark Yashinsky
348496
Yuba County, California Bridges: Union Pacific Railroad Bridge across the Bear River
Photo taken by Mark Yashinsky
348497
Yuba County, California Bridges: Union Pacific Railroad Bridge across the Bear River
Photo taken by Mark Yashinsky
348498
Yuba County, California Bridges: Union Pacific Railroad Bridge across the Bear River
Photo taken by Mark Yashinsky
Status: Derelict/abandoned and stricken by flood damage.
Location: 38.984899,-120.694455
Carries Now-abandoned portion of Rubicon Rd over Rubicon River
Design: suspension/wire
Design Details: Wire/cable suspension bridge.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned wire suspension bridge over Rubicon River on now-abandoned portion of Rubicon Rd
History: Bridge was abandoned in 1965 after sustaining massive damage in the Hell Hole Dam break. A similar suspension bridge downstream was completely destroyed, as well as the Greenwood Bridge (see http://bridgehunter.com/ca/el-dorado/greenwood/).
Built:
Location: Placer County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.931459,-121.377106
Carries N Dowd Rd over Coon Creek
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: 7-span concrete tee beam bridge
Total Length: 137.1 Feet
Span Length: 22.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over Coon Creek on N Dowd Rd
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930
Location: Placer County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.075142,-120.968883
Carries Union Pacfic Railroad over One lane road
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 25.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over One lane road on Union Pacfic Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Placer County
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Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 39.315734,-120.321591
Carries SP Railroad over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel on Railroad
History: Track 1 abandoned in 1996
Built:
Location: Placer County
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418434
Photo taken by Mark Noyes in September 2016
418435
Photo taken by Mark Noyes in September 2016
418436
Photo taken by Mark Noyes in September 2016
418437
Photo taken by Mark Noyes in September 2016
418438
Photo taken by Mark Noyes in September 2016
418439
Photo taken by Mark Noyes in September 2016
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 39.054156,-120.682129
Carries Western States Trail over North Fork of the Middle Fork of the American River
Design: suspension/wire
Design Details: Wire/cable suspension, wood deck
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Wire suspension bridge over North Fork of the Middle Fork of the American River on Western States Trail
History: Rebuilt 2014 after being damaged by fire 2013
Built:
Location: Placer County
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Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 39.131452,-120.959032
Carries Old Grass Valley Road over Bear River
Design: arch/deck/open
Design Details: Open-spandrel concrete arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Open-spandrel arch bridge over Bear River on Old Grass Valley Road
History:
Built: 1924
Location: Placer County
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480088
Old Grass Valley Highway Bridge
Photo from noehill.com
Status: Open
Location: 39.311322,-120.295314
Carries over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1868
Built: 1868
Location: Placer County
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442396
Tunnel 13 (left) and Tunnel 42 (right)
Photo taken by James Stinson in December 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.840776,-121.220515
Carries over
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 454.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1909
Built: 1909
Location: Placer County
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442397
Tunnel 15 (2017)
Photo taken by James Stinson in February 2017
442398
Tunnel 15 (2017)
Photo taken by James Stinson in February 2017
442399
Tunnel 15 (2017)
Photo taken by James Stinson in February 2017
442400
Tunnel 15 (2017)
Photo taken by James Stinson in February 2017
Status: Collapsed and replaced
Location: 39.040303,-120.902593
Carries Yankee Jims Toll Road over North Fork American River
Design: truss/deck/howe
Design Details: 10-panel Howe deck truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Howe deck truss bridge over North Fork American River on Yankee Jims Wagon Road
History: Built 1884 on the Yankee Jims toll road, collapsed August 1930 and replaced with Yankee Jims Suspension Bridge
Built: 1884
Location: Placer County
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446061
Old Yankee Jims Toll Bridge
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.296950,-120.642519
Carries Laing Road (FR 19-22-6) over North Fork American River
Design: truss/pony/bailey
Design Details: Bailey pony truss with timber deck
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Bailey pony truss bridge over North Fork American River on Laing Road (FR 19-22-6)
History: Built 1935
Built: 1935
Location: Placer County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.307221,-120.445329
Carries UP RR over South Yuba River tributary
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over South Yuba River tributary on UP RR
History:
Built: 1925
Location: Placer County
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462856
UP - Lower Cascade Bridge
Photo taken by Ryan Slaton in 2015
462857
UP - Lower Cascade Bridge
1044 view
Photo from Westerly Journeys
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.312433,-120.559957
Carries UP RR over Ravine
Design: truss/deck
Design Details: Deck truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Deck truss bridge over Ravine on UP RR
History: Built 1904
Built: 1904
Location: Placer County
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465267
UP - Shed 10 Trestle
looking east
Photo taken by Milepost154
465455
UP - Shed 10 Trestle
looking east in 1909
Photo from California Historical Society Collection
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.154158,-120.888158
Carries Magra Road over UP RR
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Concrete tee beam
Total Length: 164.1 Feet
Span Length: 46.9 Feet
Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over UP RR on Magra Road
History: Built 1928
Built: 1928
Location: Placer County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.870475,-121.181524
Carries UP RR over hillside
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 1600.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel under hillside on UP RR
History:
Built:
Location: Placer County
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480054
UP - Clark Tunnel No. 17
Photo from Placer County Sherriff's Office
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 38.916250,-121.035907
Carries Forest Hill Road over North Fork American River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over North Fork American River on Forest Hill Road
History:
Built:
Location: Placer County
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492112
Forest Hill Road Bridge
Photo from old postcard
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.
