I Street Double-Decker Truss Swing Bridge
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brwhiz
N 38° 35.183 W 121° 30.378
10S E 630095 N 4271936
The I Street Bridge, built in 1911 by the Southern Pacific Railway, connects Sacramento with West Sacramento.
Waymark Code: WMFKKE
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/30/2012
Views: 4
This swinging truss bridge has two decks. The upper deck carries two way automobile traffic; the lower deck has double railroad trackage. When built, this swing bridge was the heaviest in the world and is still the heaviest in the US.
Parking Coordinates:: N 38° 35.068 W 121° 30.253
Date Built: 01/01/1911
Length of Span:
250 feet swing; 393 feet total
www: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Log your find with a picture of the bridge with yourself or your GPS in the foreground. This shot does not have to be taken "on" the bridge. The shot should show the "truss" structure of the bridge as well.