Swung by the Purdon again the other day because I’d heard it was scheduled to be closed for the coming month to allow for repairs.
I was both curious about what was in need of repair and to learn a little about the resume of whatever entity was chosen and contracted to execute them.
Though it was a few days into the scheduled closure no one had yet mobilized.
Just curious, what makes this last of it's kind? Pinned half through?
It is a relief to hear that one of the most significant and unique historic bridges in California remains after the floods!
That is great news. Thanks for the update. We were concerned about this one.
I drove across the bridge twice yesterday while running a bird survey route. Yes, it is still standing even after our very rainy winter.
Does anyone know if this bridge made it through the January 2017 flood?
To quote from: "Historic Highway Bridges of California" 1990, California Dept. of Transportation: "The Purdon Bridge is the only known example in California of a half-through truss, an unusual truss form in which the deck is carried approximately half-height between the top and bottom chords... The bridge was designed and built by Cotton Bros. and Company.
Very unique! Have never heard of a "half" through truss
The bridge is open and can be crossed by vehicle. It is a single lane bridge.
If the last inspection was accurate, then hopefully they're working on the substructure.
A very unique span to say the least!