Rocky Creek Bridge - Big Sur, California
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hotshoe
N 36° 22.720 W 121° 54.130
10S E 598471 N 4026509
Almost a twin in design to the slightly larger Bixby Creek Bridge
Waymark Code: WM4QYZ
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/21/2008
Views: 11
This open spandrel deck arch was constructed of reinforced concrete in a design that is almost identical to the higher and longer famous Bixby Creek Bridge (about two miles south). The construction of Hwy 1 along the Big Sur coast in the 1930's required five major bridges to span previously uncrossable deep canyons, including this one at Rocky Creek.
Length of bridge: 239 foot central span
Height of bridge: 150 foot
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: motor vehicles, bicycle and pedestrians
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
stream canyon
Date constructed: 1932
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: California Highway 1
Location:
Big Sur in Monterey County
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