Bixby Bridge Sunset

Bixby Bridge in Big Sur, California, shot right after sunset.

Bixby Creek Bridge, also known as Bixby Bridge, is a reinforced concrete... more

by Aron Kearney

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Bixby Bridge Sunset

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Aron Kearney

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Bixby Bridge in Big Sur, California, shot right after sunset.

Bixby Creek Bridge, also known as Bixby Bridge, is a reinforced concrete open-spandrel arch bridge in Big Sur, California. The bridge is located 120 miles (190 km) south of San Francisco and 13 miles south of Carmel in Monterey County along State Route 1. Prior to the opening of the bridge in 1932, residents of the Big Sur area were virtually cut off during winter due to the often impassable Old Coast Road that led 11 miles inland. At its completion, the bridge was built under budget for $199,861 (equivalent to $3.5 million in 2015) and was the longest concrete arch span at 320 feet (98 m) on the California State Highway System. It is one of the tallest single-span concrete bridges in the world and one of the most photographed bridges along the Pacific Coast due to its aesthetic design and location.

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April 29th, 2016