Pit River Bridge, Railway bridge over Shasta Lake in Shasta County, United States.
The Pit River Bridge features a double-deck design with Interstate 5 on the upper level and Union Pacific Railroad tracks on the lower level.
Constructed in 1942 during the Shasta Dam project, this bridge replaced the Lower Pit River Bridge which would have submerged under the new reservoir.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Bridge designation honors California military personnel who served in international conflicts throughout history.
The bridge spans 3,588 feet on its upper deck and maintains a height of 500 feet above the original river bed.
This structure holds the record as the highest double-decked bridge in the United States, though water levels now reduce visible clearance to 40 feet.
Location: Shasta County
Inception: 1942
Official opening: 1942
GPS coordinates: 40.76230,-122.31900
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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