Hospital Bridge - Downieville, California
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Volcanoguy
N 39° 34.188 W 120° 49.350
10S E 687040 N 4382275
Old 1908 Hospital Bridge at Downieville, California.
Waymark Code: WMWFVR
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/29/2017
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The Hospital Bridge, originally called the Downieville Steel Bridge (due to its status as the town’s first steel truss bridge) was constructed in 1908. It survived the disastrous 1937 flood which destroyed the other four bridges in town. The bridge continued to be used until 1980 when it was replaced by a two lane concrete bridge to accomodate heavy logging trucks. The bridge is now open only to pedestrian use.
Original Use: Vehicle - Car / Truck
Date Built: 1908
Construction: Steel
Condition: Fair
See this website for more information: [Web Link]
Date Abandoned: 1980
Bridge Status - Orphaned or Adopted.: Adopted
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