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Old Trails Bridge

California Historic Route 66 Association

California Historic Route 66 Association

Even before Route 66 was created, the National Old Trails Road entered California from Arizona via this bridge, which was constructed in 1916. The structure can be seen in the 1940 film adaptation of "The Grapes of Wrath." It now only carries pipelines, not cars, across the Colorado River.

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  • Title: Old Trails Bridge
  • Location Created: Needles, CA
  • Type: Postcard
  • Rights: San Diego State University Library: John and Jane Adams Postcard Collection
California Historic Route 66 Association

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