"Coastline & Bixby Creek Bridge" by frankie96
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Looking northward along the coast..the bridge seen in the background is the Bixby Creek Bridge..some notes regarding it below..
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Located 13.3 miles South of Carmel, Bixby Creek Bridge was one of the largest single-arch concrete bridge in the world when it was completed in 1932. It is 714 feet long and has a main span of 320 feet. 300,000 feet of timber, excavation of 4,700 cubic yards of earth and rock and 45,000 sacks of cement transported from San Andreas and Davenport (near Santa Cruz) were part of the equation for solid and long-lasting construction.
It took five more years for Route 1 along Big Sur to be completed in 1937 and shortly thereafter, California Sea Otters were discovered from this location in 1938.
Registered as an Historic Landmark, the bridge recently underwent a retrofit for more stringent earthquake standards which have come into effect in the 70 years since it was constructed. The two-lane arch bridge over Bixby Creek �¢?? in Big Sur, California -- reflects the Art Deco style popular in the early 1930s, when the crossing was built. Its slender deck and arch ribs appear almost transparent as it carries U.S. Route 1 through the scenic park.
Comments (36)
danob
A breathtaking vista, wonderful photograpy. And even better at full size.. Bravo!
awjay
beautiful scene my friend
kbrog
Really fabulous water and the clouds back by the bridge are great. Excellent shot! :)
zoren
I've crossed this bridge many times throughout the years, when I have come to it... great shot!!
SheriffOrr
Great photo with a lot of memories-- I was hoping for some of these great locations--next closeups of Bixby Bridge !
traceyjane
beautiful capture
bmac62
Spectacular full size! I lived in Pacific Grove not far from Carmel years ago and have driven over this beautiful bridge. I never knew what its' name was. Your photo brings back good memories for me.
lior
So stunning!
jeroni
Beautiful composition. excellent work
carlx
Amazing!!!
mermaid
those colors are really strinking, a gorgeous shot!
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendid place and wonderful photo my friend.....!!!
flavia49
marvelous shot!! the colors are splendid!
kgb224
The colors and view is stunning my friend.Outstanding capture.
Sea_Dog
Great shot and good info. Well done.
flora-crassella
FANtastic picture!!! Really great photo!!!!
babuci
I adore a water color. Most wonderful seascape.
Hubba1
Awesome shot! Very cool :)
auntietk
Stunning!!
goodoleboy
Stellar and stunning shot of this gorgeous area. I spent my first honeymoon in Carmel.
Richardphotos
I crossed this bridge back in the mid 60's on my way to San Jose.if I had known I was so close to it I would have returned on my last trip to Santa Cruz.exceptional seascape
0rest4wicked
A great coastal shot and narration! Have crossed this bridge more than once.
jocko500
super lovely
JuliaKretsch
Very enjoyable image. Great colors!
blinkings
That drive for Carmel to Monterey is great. I've been lucky enough to make the return journey a few times in my life. In Carmel, my friends took me to Clint Eastwood's house. He was a great guy. P.S. I embellished a tad....we stood outside his house on the beach.......we didn't get to actually see him but collectively we had all seen all of his movies so 'if we imagined really hard............................'!
moochagoo
Superb view, i have to go there
virginiese
I view that makes me dream ! Very nice POV and capture of this place. The bridge is stunning !
jendellas
Beautiful picture, the sea is so blue, wish ours was!!!!!
sandra46
SUPERB FANTASTIC
durleybeachbum
WONDERFUL!