Diestelhorst Bridge

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Diestelhorst Bridge February 15, 2008 Photo taken by Michael Goff in February 2008 View high-res version

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Diestelhorst Bridge - Deck View Photo taken by Michael Goff in February 2008 View high-res version

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Diestelhorst Bridge - Plaque Photo taken by Michael Goff in February 2008 View high-res version

Facts 

Overview

Open-spandrel arch bridge over Sacramento River on Sacramento Trail in Redding

Location

Redding, Shasta County, California

Status

Open to pedestrians

History

Built in 1915 by Chico Construction Co., Closed to vehicular traffic in 1997

Builders

- A.V. Spah (Engineer)
- Chico Construction Co. (Contractor)

Design

5 span open spandrel arch bridge. First and oldest remaining reinforced concrete bridge on the Sacramento River.

Dimensions

Length of largest span: 115.0 ft.
Total length: 639.0 ft.
Deck width: 24.3 ft.

Recognition

Posted to the National Register of Historic Places

Also called

Reid's Ferry Bridge

Inventory number

BH 37148 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

Categories 

Update Log 

• February 10, 2009: Updated by Michael Goff: Updated Span Length
• August 12, 2008: Added by Michael Goff

Sources 

• Michael Goff - michael [dot] goff [at] odot [dot] state [dot] or [dot] us

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