Muir Trestle, Railway bridge in Martinez, California.
The Muir Trestle spans 1,600 feet across Alhambra Valley, with steel construction supported by concrete piers rising 75 feet above the ground.
In 1897, John Muir and Louisa Muir granted the right of way for the bridge construction to San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railroad for 10 dollars in gold.
The trestle stands within the John Muir National Historic Site, connecting to Tunnel Number 4 and serving the BNSF Railway Stockton Subdivision.
The bridge remains active for railway operations, with designated viewing areas available for visitors at the John Muir National Historic Site.
The construction required passage through a pear orchard, marking the transformation of agricultural land into a major transportation corridor.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 37.99028,-122.12792
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:15
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