Henry Ford Bridge, Railway bridge in Long Beach, United States.
The Henry Ford Bridge stretches across the Cerritos Channel, connecting Terminal Island to the mainland through a vertical-lift mechanism for rail transportation.
The original structure, designed by Joseph Baermann Strauss and built in 1924, featured two 110-foot trunnion bascule leaves forming a single Warren through-truss span.
The bridge stands as a testament to American industrial development, representing the era when rail transportation shaped the growth of Southern California ports.
The current vertical-lift structure provides 165 feet of clearance for vessels passing underneath while maintaining essential railway connections for port operations.
The bridge combines both railway functionality and maritime accessibility, serving as a critical link in the Port of Los Angeles transportation network.
Location: Los Angeles County
Official opening: 1924
GPS coordinates: 33.76611,-118.24028
Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:53
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