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Bridges bring INSIDE us together his special section celebrates Folsom’s history and its reliance on bridges to get across the American River and smaller ravines that snake through the town. With the March 28 opening of the area’s newest bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing, it seems only fitting to take a moment to look back. The first bridge across the Don river was built in Chaddock 1852 at Mormon Island, the Gold Editor Rush town that now rests at the bottom of Folsom Lake. Since then, numerous spans have crossed the river. Today, with the addition of the new bridge, there will be four such structures within city limits: the Historic Truss Bridge (1893), Rainbow Bridge (1919), Lake Natoma Crossing (1999) and Folsom Lake Crossing (2009). These bridges, as well as those that go unnoticed, bring communities and neighborhoods together. As we celebrate the new bridge opening on March 28, we can’t ignore the bridges that have served the area so well. Thank you to the Folsom History Museum, Folsom Historical Society and the city of Folsom for providing much of the information presented in this special section. Don Chaddock is the editor of the Telegraph. He may be reached at [email protected].

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The Historic Truss Bridge has travelled more than 600 miles. See page 9.

A bridge bash Folsom has a tradition of holding events on its bridges and the newest structure is no exception. Find details of the party being held on the new bridge Saturday, March 28. See page 12.

Famous bridges in the region The Old Salmon Falls Bridge, in the background, was once well travelled. See page 15.

The Telegraph ON THE COVER In this photo by Joe Ajax, three bridges that span the American River cast their reflections in the water below. The first is the Historic Truss Bridge, the second is the Rainbow Bridge and the third, in the distance, is Lake Natoma Crossing. They will officially be joined by a fourth bridge upriver, Folsom Lake Crossing, on March 28. The bridge will open to traffic at 4 p.m.

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A 1917 Ford Delivery Express truck is part of “Celebrating Folsom’s Bridges,” the new exhibit at the Folsom History Museum. The truck is owned by Bob Hopkins, Jr., of the Northern California Horseless Carriage Club. The vehicle’s original price tag was $375. DON CHADDOCK/ THE TELEGRAPH

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Bridging the past and present New museum exhibit celebrates the history of Folsom bridges By Lance Armstrong Special to the Telegraph

itting on the banks of the American River, Folsom has always had one engineering feat to aid its transportation needs — bridges. And in celebration of the city’s newest bridge, the

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Strange, exotic journey for Folsom’s Historic Truss Bridge Structure has gone from Folsom to the Klamath River and back again By Don Chaddock The Telegraph

ne local bridge has crossed two rivers and traveled more than 600

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miles. The Historic Steel Truss Bridge now serves as a pedestrian and bicycle crossing for the American River, but in the decades between the 1930s and 1990s, it served as the bridge over the Klamath River near the Oregon border. Originally constructed in 1893 in Folsom, the truss bridge had outlived its usefulness when the Rainbow Bridge was built in 1919 just down river. The truss bridge was closed

Fast facts ● Listed on National Register of Historic Places ● 330 feet long ● Built in 1893 in Folsom ● Moved to Klamath River after it was sold in 1931 for $250 ● Returned to original site in Folsom in 1999 ● Cost to return bridge: $1.9 million

and in 1931 it was sold for $250, ripped from the banks of the American River, and moved to the Klamath River. There it sat until another bridge was constructed nearby, forcing it to be closed once See Truss, page 10

Sodhi Singh Bura, of Antelope, pedals his bicycle across the Historic Truss Bridge. DON CHADDOCK/ THE TELEGRAPH

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The connections on the Historic Truss Bridge must be regularly adjusted, according to senior civil engineer Dave Nugen, of Folsom’s Public Works department.

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Truss: Needs maintenance Continued from page 9

Folsom’s Historic Truss Bridge, built in 1893, was moved to the Klamath River, near the Oregon border, in the 1930s. It was brought back to Folsom in the late 1990s at a cost of $1.9 million. It is now used as a pedestrian and bicycle bridge.

again. It was returned to Folsom, in its original location, in the late 1990s. About 60 percent of the bridge was reused but many components had to be replaced due to age. According to senior civil engineer Dave Nugen, with the Folsom Public Works department, the city regularly works on the historic span. See Truss, page 11

We do all the “ maintenance on the structure. It’s inspected every couple of years.

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– Dave Nugen, Senior civil engineer, Folsom Public Works

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Truss: Odd sign greets pedestrians and cyclists

The Historic Truss Bridge sports two signs, one showing the builder as the San Francisco Bridge Company and the other advising bridge users to keep the number of horses, cattle, sheep, hogs or goats to a minimum.

Continued from page 10 “We do all the maintenance on the structure,” Nugen said. “It’s inspected every couple of years.” He said the bridge’s antique design requires a lot of attention. “It has to be adjusted with all the connections,” he said. “It hangs, basically, in the air. All the different turnbuckles and connections are maintained, tightened and adjusted.” Returning the bridge to Folsom cost $1.9 million, he said. Sodhi Singh Bura, of Antelope, enjoys the variety of outdoor activities in the town. “I live in Antelope and came here to rest from India,” he said. “The truss bridge is nice. All the bridges look very nice. I’ve been here two months now and come from Antelope to ride my bike.”

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Bridge bash Celebrate opening of Folsom Lake Crossing March 28 olsom Lake Crossing festivities kick off at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28 with speeches by elected officials and dignitaries. Following an 11:30 a.m. ribbon cutting ceremony, the bridge will open to pedestrians for a community festival featuring live music, exhibits, and food and beverage vendors. The festival ends at 1:30 p.m., at which time the bridge will be cleared in preparation for opening to vehicular traffic at 4 p.m. The Folsom High School Marching Band will perform the national

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anthem after the presentation of colors by the Folsom police and fire department honor guards. The two-hour bridge bash will feature music by the Dam Road Closed band, a new car display sponsored by the Folsom Auto Mall and a vintage car display by the Cappuccino Cruisers. Exhibitors include Folsom Public Works, the library, parks & recreation and utilities departments, American River Water Education Center, Folsom Historic Powerhouse, Folsom History Museum and Army Corps of Engineers. Folsom resident Scott Farquhar, the winner of the Name the Bridge Contest, will participate See Festival, page 15

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Project Engineer Dave Nugen, left, looks over the new Folsom Lake Crossing bridge with Folsom Mayor Steve Miklos. The pair toured the new structure on Friday, March 20. To see a video report of the new bridge, visit www.folsomtelegraph.com.

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Other famous bridges in the region here are many famous bridges in the area, including one listed on the National Register of Historic Places, another that is the highest bridge in California and a third that is only visible during droughts. While Folsom and El Dorado Hills celebrate the opening of the newest bridge, these structures have proven popular and enduring.

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The Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge, also known as No Hands Bridge, crosses the North Fork of the American River along the Western States Trail near Auburn.

Foresthill Bridge The Foresthill Bridge is listed as the highest bridge in California and the third highest in the country. It has also taken its share of the spotlight in Hollywood, featured in Vin Diesel’s “XXX,” and on television with the show “Stunt Junkies” and Huell Howser’s “California’s Gold.” The bridge soars 730 feet above the North Fork of the American River and was constructed in anticipation of the canyon being flooded due to the Auburn dam. Since the dam was never built, the bridge now serves as a main connector between the town of Foresthill and Interstate 80. The Foresthill Bridge rises 730 feet above the North Fork of the American River and is the highest bridge in California. BEN FURTADO/GOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE

‘No Hands Bridge’ The Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge, spanning the North Fork of the American River, would be underwater now if the Auburn dam had been constructed. Standing 150 feet above the canyon floor, the bridge is commonly known as “No Hands Bridge” and is used by hikers and equestrians along the Western States Trail. The bridge was completed on March 23, 1912 and at the time it was the longest concrete railroad bridge in the world. It is now on the National Register of Historic Places. See Old Salmon Falls Bridge, next page

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Festival: Held on new bridge Continued from page 12

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The remains of a bridge that once crossed the river sit just downstream from the Old Salmon Falls Bridge. The structure is usually visible during periods of drought.

Old Salmon Falls Bridge The Old Salmon Falls Bridge once served as a main connector point between Sacramento and Coloma. Located off Salmon Falls

Road, the bridge is now underneath Folsom Lake. The township of Salmon Falls was flooded when Folsom Dam was constructed in the 1950s. During periods of drought, the bridge emerges and is

used by hikers, equestrians and cyclists as a river crossing. To learn more about the historic township of Salmon Falls, visit www.folsomtelegraph.com/detail/ 98034.html.

in the ribbon cutting ceremony, along with all opening day speakers and other dignitaries. Opening day speakers include Rep. Dan Lungren; Rep. Doris Matsui and Rep. Tom McClintock; retired Rep. John Doolittle and former Rep. Doug Ose; Folsom Mayor Steve Miklos and Vice Mayor Jeff Starsky; Folsom Council Members Kerri Howell, Andy Morin and Ernie Sheldon; Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) John Paul Woodley, Jr.; Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency Board Chair Susan Peters; California Department of Water Resources Director

Lester Snow and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Mid-Pacific Region Director Don Glaser. Parking will be available along both sides of the one-mile-long Folsom Lake Crossing Road off East Natoma Street. On-going shuttle service from the more distant parking areas to the bridge will be available. The Auburn Folsom Road entrance to the bridge will be closed and there will be no public parking in that area. Pedestrians and cyclists may enter the bike trail at this location following the 11:30 a.m. ribbon cutting.

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Museum: Bridge history Continued from page 5

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Dean Conrad, left, and Kathy Marlow plan the Folsom History Museum’s newest exhibit, “Celebrating Folsom’s Bridges.” The two are volunteers at the museum. The exhibit is now open and runs through May 10.

Folsom History Museum is highlighting the structures, both past and present, with a special exhibit that opened earlier this month and runs through May 10. The exhibit, “Celebrating Folsom’s Bridges,” was established as a way of generating excitement for the city’s newest bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing, which will open to traffic on March 28. Featuring many historic photographs, artifacts, maps, artist renditions and even a historic Ford Model T, the exhibit will detail the history of seven of the about a dozen bridges that have spanned the American River at various times during the area’s history. Karen Mehring, the museum’s director, said that the exhibit is a great way to demonstrate the history and importance of Folsom’s bridges. “Bridges have definitely been an important part of Folsom’s history,” said Mehring, whose father was a bridge engineer for bridges throughout the state. “I think what is fascinating about bridges is not only are they architecturally incredible, but they link communities. And as I’ve watched this exhibit come together, it is fascinating to see the history and the importance of how these bridges not only connected communities, but were essential in making them viable communities.” Considering that the idea to create this exhibit at the museum was conceived due to the construction of Folsom Lake Crossing, the exhibit naturally highlights the short history of this very new bridge. The new bridge stands 200 feet tall and spans 970 feet across the American River and will add a much needed addition to the city’s family of bridges. The bridge will alleviate local traffic congestion caused by the post-Sept. 11, 2001 closure of Folsom Dam Road, which was a major See Museum, page 17

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Museum: Road signs Continued from page 16 thoroughfare for commuters traveling to and from El Dorado Hills and Placer County. Constructed by Kiewit Pacific through a partnership between the Army Corp of Engineers, the city of Folsom, HDR, Inc., the California Department of Water Resources and the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency, Folsom Lake Crossing features a 2.3-mile roadway with four lanes for automotive traffic and separate lanes for bicycles and pedestrians. The bridge, which was built to handle 40,000 vehicles per day, also provides a scenic view of the Folsom Dam to the east and Folsom Prison to the west. Lake Natoma Crossing, another one of the exhibit’s featured bridges, was completed in 1999. The 2,264-footlong, 105-foot-wide span has

The museum’s exhibit highlights many of the area’s bridges and their significance, including the Lincoln Highway. This marker dates from 1928 and was originally located near Placerville or Camino, according to the museum. DON CHADDOCK/ THE TELEGRAPH

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been the topic of humorous discussions among the museum’s volunteers and staff. “Lake Natoma (Crossing) was always referred to as the ‘new bridge’ and we’ve been laughingly talking about how the Folsom Lake Crossing bridge is now going to be called the ‘new, new bridge,’” said Melissa Pedroza, the museum’s administrative assistant. The construction of Lake Natoma Crossing, which bypasses the city’s historic district, resulted in the unearthing of a variety of Chinese artifacts from a late 19th century Chinese community. The exhibit will showcase many of these artifacts. Another artifact of the exhibit will be one of the few existing markers from the historic Lincoln Highway, which was conceived in 1913 to identify the fastest automobile See Museum, page 18

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Museum: Historic bridges cross ravines, American River Continued from page 17 routes between New York and San Francisco. Routed along this highway was the city of Folsom. The exhibit will also pay tribute to Drury Butler, the county engineer who was instrumental in the creation of Folsom’s Rainbow, Figueroa Street, Orangevale Avenue and Canal bridges — all of which will be featured in the exhibit. Widely considered to be the most beautiful and definitely the most photographed of these four bridges is the decorative, high-arched Rainbow Bridge. Built in 1918 and enhanced with widened lanes and a pedestrian walkway in 1969, this bridge connects the city’s historic district at Riley Street with Greenback Lane and Auburn Folsom Road. Constructed three years prior to the Rainbow Bridge, Orangevale Avenue Bridge, which was once part of the Lincoln Highway, formerly served as a vital connection between Folsom and Orangevale. The existence of this bridge today is the direct result of a joint effort by the Heritage Preservation League of Folsom and the Lincoln Highway Association, which convinced the city of Folsom to thwart its plan to have the bridge dismantled due to disrepair. Another one of Drury’s Folsom bridges highlighted in the exhibit is the single lane, 1915 Figueroa Street Bridge, which is the city’s smallest and narrowest bridge. This bridge spans the small ravine that parallels Riley Street. The last of Drury’s Folsom bridges is the Canal Bridge that once had a direct connection to Riley Street, but now serves as a bike path. The name of this bridge derives from the fact that it rests above the canals in front of the historic powerhouse. The exhibit would certainly not be complete without the

inclusion of Folsom’s oldest existing bridge, the Historic Truss Bridge. Built in 1893 to replace a suspension bridge that had collapsed, the Historic Truss Bridge, said Mehring, has an interesting story behind it. “It has a great little history, because it was there (just north of the Rainbow Bridge), then it left and then it came back again,” Mehring said. “After years of non use, the (bridge’s) 55 steel arches were dismantled during the 1930s and put to use near Walker, Calif., where the Pacific Highway crosses the Klamath River. When a larger bridge was needed in that location, Folsom was contacted to see if we would like it back and the bridge was soon afterward returned to Folsom.” Candy Miller, who is one of the museum’s many dedicated volunteers, said that it seems very appropriate for the museum to present a bridge exhibit, considering that Folsom is home to half of the county’s bridges along the American River. “One of the highlights of the story about our bridges is that the city of Folsom has four crossings across the American River and the county has a total of eight (American River crossings) with Sunrise, Watt, Howe and the crossing by Discovery Park being the other ones,” Miller said. “To me, that’s a fascinating sidelight.” Commenting on the educational aspect, Mehring said the exhibit provides an inexpensive way to learn about the city. “This exhibit is an opportunity to learn more about Folsom’s history and how the city’s bridges have enhanced both the past and present times in our great community,” Mehring said. “And with the economy the way it is, people also appreciate that we offer a family-friendly activity for much less than the cost of going to a movie.”

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The Orangevale Avenue Bridge connects Folsom with its neighbor over Gold Creek. The bridge was constructed in 1915, as shown in this photograph, and once served as part of the historic Lincoln Highway. Sometimes referred to as the Mini Rainbow Bridge, this structure served as the prototype for the span that would follow four years later.

The Figueroa Street Bridge was built in 1916 to cross a brushy ravine that has been largely filled in and the water diverted into culverts. Because it is a vehicular bridge, it is inspected every two years by CalTrans and maintained by the city’s public works Department. The bridge is located just off Riley Street, about one block up from Sutter Street. COURTESY FOLSOM HISTORY MUSEUM

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