Shelley Bridge - Yreka, CA
N 41° 46.332 W 122° 35.589
10T E 533814 N 4624564
A historic truss bridge north of Yreka.
Waymark Code: WMV7CM
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/08/2017
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I just happened to see a historic bridge sign just off Hwy 263 as I was leaving Yreka. I turned around, headed east onto Anderson Grade Road (a very historic road and possibly the original Pacific Highway from 1914 before Highway 99 was built in the 1920s) and after a couple of miles came upon the Shelley Bridge. Amazingly, I couldn't find much information on the history of this bridge and why it's called Shelley Bridge. Bridgehunter.com helped with the details (link below).
Details:
Through truss bridge over Shasta River on Anderson Grade Road
Built 1899, Closed to Traffic 1982
Pin-connected, 4-panel Pratt through truss
Shasta River Bridge
It was interesting to see wooden railroad planks used for the decking and the metal truss portion looks like something used more on a railroad than for auto transportation.
Original Use: Vehicle - Car / Truck
Date Built: 1899
Construction: Steel
Condition: Dangerous
See this website for more information: [Web Link]
Date Abandoned: 1982
Bridge Status - Orphaned or Adopted.: Orphaned
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