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There's actually already what appears to be a complete but unused (unmaintained?) rail bridge running across the bay parallel to and slightly south of the Dumba
by Veratyr 9y ago
There's actually already what appears to be a complete but unused (unmaintained?) rail bridge running across the bay parallel to and slightly south of the Dumbarton bridge. I find it curious that it's never used considering how useful it could be.
- niftich 9y agoThat's the Dumbarton Rail Bridge, built in 1910 and closed in 1982. The western trestle burned down in the 90s [1] and the swinging part of the span has been welded into a perma-open position. Several studies were done in the 90s and 2000s to restart rail service, including this 2004 one from the San Mateo County Transportation Authority [2]. The bridge itself would have to be significantly refurbished, replacing the movable span and various segments. [1] http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Mysterious-Fire-On-Trestle-Probed-Rail-bridge-3016220.php http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Mysterious-Fire-On-Trestl... [2] https://web.archive.org/web/20160318141356/http://www.smcta.com/Assets/Dumbarton+Rail+Corridor/documentation/DRC_PSR_Summary.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20160318141356/http://www.smcta....