Bridge engineering in Mendocino, California

The Russian Gulch Bridge, located on Shoreline Highway in Mendocino, California, is a beautiful historic structure designed by Henry E. Kuphal and built in 1939-1940. Originally named the Frederick W. Panhorst Bridge in 1974, this bridge was dedicated by the governor and lieutenant governor in June 1940. Featured on the cover of California Highways and Public Works magazine in December 1940, this bridge is a significant landmark in the area. Similar to the arch bridge over Jug Handle Creek, the Russian Gulch Bridge replaced older wooden trestle bridges along the coast. Spanning over Jug Handle State Natural Reserve, this bridge is a testament to the engineering and architectural history of California.