NoeHill Travels in California
Historic Sites and Points of Interest in Nevada County
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View of the old bridge from the new bridge
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11 December 2013
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Old South Yuba River Bridge
State Route 49 Over South Fork of Yuba River
Between Nevada City and North San Juan
Built 1921
State Route 49 Over South Fork of Yuba River
Between Nevada City and North San Juan
Built 1921
This open-spandrel concrete deck arch bridge has a span of just shy of 130 feet.
The old bridge was replaced by a concrete box beam bridge in 1994.
The old bridge, which spans a popular swimming hole and white water kayaking course, remains open to pedestrians.