Jibboom Street Bridge

The Jibboom Street Bridge extends 959 feet across the American River, featuring a central swing span of 361 feet and two Parker through truss approach spans.

Built in 1931 by Lord and Bishop, the bridge incorporated the central swing span from the former Webster Street Bridge that connected Oakland and Alameda until 1928.

The bridge stands as an example of early 20th-century engineering, demonstrating the metal rivet-connected Pratt through truss design common in that period.

Located near Discovery Park, the bridge now serves light vehicular traffic, with its swing mechanism removed in 1958 when maritime passage was discontinued.

The structure holds the distinction of having California's longest highway swing span, measuring 361 feet in its central section.

Location: California

GPS coordinates: 38.59971,-121.50620

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29