- Santa Clara River Bridge and Solamint Overhead

This crossing has changed only slightly since this road was built. Before 1968, this road was still three lanes south of here. In 1968, it was widened to four lanes.

The bridge on the left was built in 1938 and the one on the right was built in 1968.

1938 Santa Clara River Bridge. North view. These are the southbound lanes of Sierra Highway.

Side view of the 1938 bridge.

Bridge name and number still painted on the railing. Roadway behind the bridge is the Santa Clara River bike trail.

Solamint Overhead. Built in 1938. This bridge comprises the northbound lanes here and retains its concrete decking.

 
Closeup of railing and curbing of the Solamint OH. Note the continuous divots along curbing.

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