Carquinez Straite Bridge HWY - 80
Posted by: 
BackPak
N 38° 03.657 W 122° 13.550
10S E 567914 N 4212860
Sorry to see the old bridge comming down.
Waymark Code: WMWNB
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/28/2006
Views: 26
The truss bridge built in 1927 is coming down, the one built in 1958 will be left in place this is East bound HWY-80 the new suspension bridge (Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge)replaces the old West bound 1927 truss bridge.
These bridges span the Carquinez Strait East/West HWY- 80 between Vallejo and Crockett, CA
Parking Coordinates:: N 38° 03.319 W 122° 13.848
Date Built: 01/01/1927
Length of Span:
3,300 feet in length
www:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/carquinez.htm
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Visit Instructions:
Log your find with a picture of the bridge with yourself or your GPS in the foreground. This shot does not have to be taken "on" the bridge. The shot should show the "truss" structure of the bridge as well.