17th St Bridge

Built: 1928

Type: Concrete Tee Beam

Length: 82 feet

This short bridge crosses over E St as it becomes a ramp to SB I-5 in downtown. Exactly why it was built is still something of a mystery.

Deck view. As this bridge serves little traffic, a wider deck wasn't considered warranted.
Deck view. As this bridge serves little traffic, a wider deck wasn’t considered warranted.
Side view with the I-5 onramp below.
Side view with the I-5 onramp below.

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