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Brazos RR Drawbridge

Looking NW from E side of Napa River

Photo taken by Craig Philpott in October 2006

BH Photo #146811

Submitted by Craig Philpott

Overview: Bridge over Napa River on California Northern Railroad (CFNR)
Location: Napa County, California
Status: Bridge is open to rail traffic with ongoing repairs
History: Built 1979; Rendered inoperable by copper theives 2007; Reopened for traffic 2009
Builder: - Ben C. Gerwick Co.
Railroads: - California Northern Railroad (CFNR)
- Northwestern Pacific Railroad (NWP)
Design: Vertical lift draw bridge
Also called: California Northern RR Napa River Bridge
Napa River Bridge
Approximate latitude, longitude: +38.20893, -122.30672 (decimal degrees)
38°12'32" N, 122°18'24" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 10/560695/4229223 (zone/easting/northing)
Quadrangle map:: Cuttings Wharf
Elevation: 14 ft. above sea level
Inventory number: BH 43430 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

November 22, 2018: New photos from John Cockle
September 28, 2018: Updated by Luke: Added build date
April 11, 2018: New Street View added by Luke
October 4, 2014: New photo from Douglas Butler
July 30, 2014: Updated by Luke: Added category "Northwestern Pacific Railroad"
August 7, 2011: New photos from Craig Philpott
April 5, 2010: New Street View added by Craig Philpott
January 18, 2010: Updated by Craig Philpott: Updated current status, open for service
September 30, 2009: Essay added by Craig Philpott