Vincent Thomas Suspension Bridge - San Pedro, CA
Posted by: bluesnote
N 33° 44.992 W 118° 16.555
11S E 381823 N 3735153
The Vincent Thomas Bridge is one of two bridges used by route 47 as a major highway to the city of San Pedro from Long Beach.
Waymark Code: WMMYTK
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/25/2014
Views: 3
The bridge spans over 1000 feet and is over 360 feet tall. It is the first welded suspension bridge in the U.S. Under the bridge on the west terminus is the Catalina Express Dock and the east terminus is the shipping yard. Many trucks use this bridge because of the nearby shipping yard. It was built in 1963 and is still used today.
Visit Instructions:
Please provide another photo of the location. You don't have to be in there shot, but you can. The photo requirement is to discourage any armchair visiting.