Frederick W. Panhorst Bridge, Concrete deck arch bridge in Russian Gulch State Park, California.
The Frederick W. Panhorst Bridge features an open-spandrel design spanning Russian Gulch Creek, with columns systematically spaced along its concrete structure.
The bridge, completed in 1940 at a cost of $109,000, replaced a wooden trestle from 1911 that could no longer handle increasing vehicle traffic.
The structure received its current name in 1974 through California Senate Resolution 145, honoring the former Chief of Bridge Section of California Highways.
The bridge carries California State Highway 1 traffic across Russian Gulch Creek while providing access to numerous hiking trails and coastal viewpoints.
Engineer Henry E. Kuphal designed the bridge with an arch supported solely by two rocky headlands, eliminating the need for additional buttresses.
Location: California
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 39.32920,-123.80500
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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