The Bridge by Sea_Dog
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Description
Even though the San Diego is built on mesas and had many bridges spanning the canyons when a San Diegan says "The Bridge" there's no question which one he's talking about. An iconic part of the skyline for decades the San Diego Coronado Bridge graces the view from almost anywhere on the bay. And the view from the bridge in all directions is stunning.
The Bridge started out as a toll bridge but after the cost was paid off the toll was cancelled. The bridge is five lines wide with a system that shifts a K-rail divider so that in the morning the inbound ( to Coronado) is three lanes and the outbound is two. In the afternoon the rails are shifted so that the outbound traffic has three lanes.
I can remember seeing it in the distance over forty years while standing roving patrol watches at the Naval Training Center.
Besides its graceful arches the Bridge is unique in that it curves a full 90 degrees from one side to the other.
Enjoy
Comments (23)
danapommet
WOW! A 90 degree turn bridge. Nice POV! Is there a toll and how many lanes in each direction?
junge1
A fantastic capture of this beautiful bridge. I have never seen it from this perspective, despite the fact that I have driven across it numerous times. In 1964, the first time we were in San Diego while on leave, I don't think it was there yet. I am just glad that they did away with the toll, it was always a hassle to stop, going island bound. When in San Diego I usually stay at the Seal Base or on North Island and try to avoid 32nd Street. I didn't know that this bridge is the 3rd highest in the US used for suicides. Anyway, fantastic looking!
Richardphotos
I enjoy seeing such povs of bridges. I recall working as a draftsman for the steel girders and towers for electricity. outstanding capture
jocko500
cool pov
kgb224
Amazing capture my friend. God Bless.
clbsmiley
This is cool!!!!!! :)
0rest4wicked
It does dominate the skyline, know I can't help looking at it! :~)
bobrgallegos
Wonderful POV of this beautiful bridge!! I remember seeing this some 40 years ago while I was at MCRD San Diego.
Blush
Great pic.... love the grass at the edge of the bridge the green water and the curve in the bridge as well Great POV as well Hugs Susan~
jayfar
This is a really great pic and the colors of the water and plants is spot on.
morningglory
Wonderful bridge and shot.
photosynthesis
Fantastic composition. Love the graceful curve of the bridge & the beautiful green water & the bright yellow weeds provide a perfect touch of color...
kbrog
Excellent POV and capture! You really get a great sense of the scale of this bridge. :)
Hendesse
Fantastic shot, superb POV!
sandra46
SUPERLATIVE IMAGE!
tball2004
Spectacular image!
tofi
A really great perspective of this gorgeous bridge! I agree with Kim about the lovely view of the scale of this bridge the way you have captured it! The water, so peaceful and calm.... a really exquisite view!
erlandpil
Amazing capture erland
UVDan
Great shot of an iconic landmark.
jeroni
Fanstastic photo
KarmaSong
Very beautiful perspective and this bridge is quite majestic too! A gorgeous photo!
blondeblurr
I love this composition - the contrast of those stark curves and then Mother nature comes and softens it with those grasses, absolutely cool image ... BB
moochagoo
Excellent POV and composition.