Folsom Bridges
Folsom’s home to some awesome bridges!
Folsom’s Symbol
Folsom is now home to 4 of the best-looking bridges in Sacramento County. The Rainbow Bridge has been Folsom’s symbol since 1919. Shortly after the opening of Lake Natoma Crossing, the Historic Truss Bridge was re-installed, which re-opened a stretch of the American River bike trail. The newest bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing, does not cross Folsom Lake but replaces the Folsom Dam Road. It is known by locals as Johnny Cash Crossing – the name was popular, but City Council decided against it.
Folsom’s Bridges
In a city of rivers, crossing them has always been of paramount importance. In the early years, where Rainbow Bridge now stands, barges, pulled across the river on cables, moved passengers and freight across the river. A series of bridges have served residents since. Suspension Bridge, 1861-1862 ~ 42 feet above the water, lost to the flood of 1862 Railroad Bridge, 1858-1866 — 92 feet above the water, Span 216~, cost $100,000 Ecklon Bridge, 1862-1892 (collapsed) Truss Bridge, 1893-1918; 2000 – present Orangevale Bridge, 1917 – present Rainbow Bridge, 1919 – present Truss Bridge, 2000 – Lake Natoma Crossing, 2000 Folsom Lake Crossing, 2009 – present Folsom is now home to 4 of the best looking bridges in Sacramento County. The Rainbow Bridge has been Folsom’s symbol since 1919. Shortly after the opening of Lake Natoma Crossing, the Historic Truss Bridge was re-installed, which re-opened a stretch of the American River bike trail. The newest bridge, Folsom Lake Crossing, does not cross Folsom Lake, but replaces the Folsom Dam Road. It is know by locals as Johnny Cash Crossing – the name was popular, but City Council decided against it. Lake Natoma Crossing Rainbow Bridge Historic Truss Bridge
