Park Ave Drawbridge - Oakland, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 37° 46.328 W 122° 14.164
10S E 567278 N 4180807
The Park Ave drawbridge connects Oakland and Alameda.
Waymark Code: WM5C5Y
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/16/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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"The Park Street Bridge is located on the Oakland Estuary (Oakland Tidal Canal), which is located in Alameda County, California. It spans the cities of Oakland and Alameda. The Oakland Estuary is a navigable waterway with access to the San Francisco and San Leandro Bays.

The Park Street Bridge was engineered and built by the Federal Government and the County of Alameda. Park Street opened for service in October 1935. Park Street is currently the oldest draw bridge served by the County of Alameda." (visit link)
Bridge Type: Drawbridge (Bascule Bridge)

Built: 01/01/1935

Span: Oakland Estuary

Pedestrian Traffic: yes

Bicycle Traffic: yes

Vehicular Traffic: yes

Railway Traffic: no
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