Cold Spring Canyon Arch Bridge
Cold Spring Canyon Arch Bridge, Steel arch road bridge in Santa Ynez Mountains, US.
The Cold Spring Canyon Arch Bridge rises 400 feet above the canyon floor, connecting Santa Barbara with Santa Ynez through State Route 154.
The steel structure, completed in 1964 by U.S Steel Corp's American Bridge division and Massman Construction Co, earned designation as Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.
The bridge location near Cold Spring Tavern, a former stagecoach stop from 1800s, represents the evolution of transportation in California mountain regions.
Visitors can view the bridge structure from multiple angles by taking Stagecoach Road, which provides designated areas for stopping and photographing.
California's highest arch bridge received a 9.5-foot-tall protective barrier in 2012, featuring an inward-curved mesh design that cost 3.2 million dollars.
Location: Santa Barbara County
Inception: 1963
Official opening: 1963
GPS coordinates: 34.52610,-119.83500
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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