Old Bidwell Bar Bridge, Footbridge at Lake Oroville, California, US
The steel suspension bridge extends 73 meters across Lake Oroville, featuring original materials transported from Troy, New York, during its construction.
Built in December 1855 as California's first steel suspension bridge, the structure was relocated in 1966 due to the Oroville Dam construction.
The bridge represents a crucial connection point during California's Gold Rush period, serving the mining community of Bidwell Bar.
Visitors can access the bridge from the south side of Lake Oroville, where parking and walking paths lead to the structure.
The bridge stands as the last remaining suspension bridge from several constructed in the region during the 1850s gold mining era.
Location: Butte County
Length: 73 m
GPS coordinates: 39.53746,-121.45419
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:24
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