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Old Trails Bridge

Location website

Arizona Historic Route 66 Association page

Wikipedia page

National Park Service page

Location Details

The precise GPS coordinates for the historic Old Trails Bridge (also known as the Topock Bridge) spanning the Colorado River south of Topock, Arizona, are 34.71583° N, 114.48472° W (34°42′57″ N, 114°29′5″ W).

Location: Located just south of Interstate 40 near the California–Arizona border.

History: Built between 1915 and 1916, this through-arch structure famously served travelers on Historic Route 66 until 1947. It was later converted into a pipeline bridge.

Viewing Area: Visitors looking to photograph or view the structure can exit Interstate 40 at Park Moabi Road on the California side, following the signs toward the National Trails Highway vantage points.

Map Address: I-40, Topock, AZ 86436