The new Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge FINALLY opened on the evening of the 13th last week. I had a chance to go down to Big Sur to check out the new bridge, the full photo album is here:
https://flic.kr/s/aHsm7i2CjqBut I'm sure a lot of people really just want to see the new Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge, so here is starting with my southbound approach:
- New signage at the previous closure location at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park:
IMG_8366 by
Max Rockatansky, on Flickr
- Approaching the new bridge with still active Caltrans crews working below the road deck:
IMG_8368 by
Max Rockatansky, on Flickr
- A full look at the new road deck:
IMG_8371 by
Max Rockatansky, on Flickr
- Looking at the new bridge facing north at the edge of Pfeiffer Canyon:
IMG_8380 by
Max Rockatansky, on Flickr
IMG_8386 by
Max Rockatansky, on Flickr
- The 2017 date stamp:
IMG_8388 by
Max Rockatansky, on Flickr
What I find odd is how much the new bridge resembles the 1960s bridge it replaced, that's kind of a strange era to emulate the design of I think. Personally I would have liked to see something either modern looking OR resembles a classic Art Deco design like the historic bridges in Big Sur.