Hospital Bridge, in Downieville, California, was built in 1910. It brings Upper Main St. over the Downie River. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.[1]

Hospital Bridge
Hospital Bridge is located in California
Hospital Bridge
LocationUpper Main St. over Downie R., Downieville, California
Coordinates39°34′11″N 120°49′21″W / 39.56972°N 120.82250°W / 39.56972; -120.82250
Area1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1910
Built byWestern Bridge and Construction Company; George F. Taylor,
Architectural styleThrough Pratt Truss
MPSHighway Bridges of California MPS
NRHP reference No.12000400[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 10, 2012

It is a through Pratt truss bridge built or fabricated by the Western Bridge and Construction Company. George F. Taylor is associated.[1]

It may also be known as Downieville Bridge or Downie River Bridge.[1]

The bridge was bypassed in 1986. In 2017 it was for use by pedestrians only.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ "Hospital Bridge".