Folsom's Bridges
In a city of rivers, crossing them has always been of
paramount importance. In the early years, where Rainbow Bridge now
stands, barges, pulled across the river on cables, moved passengers
and freight across the river. A series of bridges have served
residents since.
Suspension Bridge, 1861-1862 ~ 42 feet above the water, lost to
the flood of 1862
Railroad Bridge, 1858-1866 -- 92 feet above the water, Span
216~, cost $100,000
Ecklon Bridge,
1862-1892 collapsed
Truss Bridge, 1893-1918
Rainbow Bridge, 1919
Truss Bridge, 2000
Lake Natoma Crossing, 2000
Folsom is now home
to 3 of the best looking bridges in Sacramento County. The
Rainbow Bridge has been Folsom's
symbol since 1919. Shortly after
the opening of Lake
Natoma Crossing, the Historic
Truss Bridge was re-installed, which re-opened a stretch
of the American River bike trail.
A new bridge to replace the restricted
Folsom Dam Road will probably be in Folsom by 2008.
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