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Diestelhorst Bridge

February 15, 2008

Photo taken by Michael Goff in February 2008

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Diestelhorst Bridge - Deck View

Photo taken by Michael Goff in February 2008

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Diestelhorst Bridge - Plaque

Photo taken by Michael Goff in February 2008

Overview: Open-spandrel arch bridge over Sacramento River on Sacramento Trail in Redding
Location: Redding, Shasta County, California
Status: Open to pedestrians
History: Built in 1915 by Chico Construction Co., Closed to vehicular traffic in 1997
Builders: - A.V. Spah (Engineer)
- Chico Construction Co. (Contractor)
Design: 5 span open spandrel arch bridge. First and oldest remaining reinforced concrete bridge on the Sacramento River.
Dimensions: Total length: 639.0 ft.
Deck width: 24.3 ft.
Recognition: Posted to the National Register of Historic Places
Also called: Reid's Ferry Bridge
Inventory number: BH 37148 (Bridgehunter.com ID)