Rio Vista Bridge, Rio Vista
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Facts and practical information
The Rio Vista Bridge is a continuous truss span with a vertical-lift bridge in the middle which carries California State Route 12 across the Sacramento River at Rio Vista, California. The present bridge was completed in 1960 and is one of several moveable bridges spanning rivers in the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta. It is named after Helen Madere, who served as vice-mayor of Rio Vista. As of 2013 the bridge carries approximately 21,000 cars per day. ()
Opened: 12 January 1946 (78 years ago)Coordinates: 38°9'32"N, 121°41'2"W
Day trips
Rio Vista Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Isleton.