Historical Tour of old US 99

- Gavin Canyon

Shown here, I-5 crosses the Old Road in Gavin Canyon. In 1994, these bridges partially collapsed during an earthquake and have been subsequently rebuilt. The Old Road here was a four lane divided highway. This section of highway was completed in 1930 and was widened to a four lane expressway in 1951. The expressway was originally paved with concrete but it was paved over in 1994 when this section of highway was used as a temporary freeway during the reconstruction of I-5.

Looking north along US 99 in Gavin Canyon.

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