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That'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 we
by niftich 9y ago
That'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....