Alum Rock Park Stone Arch Bridge - San Jose, CA - Stone Bridges on Waymarking.com

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There are at least a half dozen stone arch bridges in Alum Rock Park, all crossing Penitencia Creek. The pedestrian bridge featured here is one of my favorites, because of the stone stairway approaches on either side. On the east side is a semi-circular set of steps, while on the west side is a set of two stairways perpendicular to the bridge that lead to the bridge.

Bridge Profile In this view facing north, one can see the profile of the bridge and one of the stairways on the left leading up to the bridge.

Profile with East Stairway In a similar but closer view facing north, the stairway on the right is more visible.

Bridge Close-up This view is taken from the western staircase looking at the southern face of the bridge.

Semi-circular Staircase A view looking across the bridge featuring the approach staircase.

Bridge Underside This last view is taken at creek level looking up and east, at the bottom side of the bride, showing all the rock work.

Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Alum Rock Park, San Jose, CA Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Pedestrian Bridge along Mineral Springs Trail Water or other terrain spanned: Penitencia Creek Architect/Builder: WPA - Works Project Administration Construction Date: Mid 1930's

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