Bear River Bridge

The Bear River Bridge was located in Nevada County, California, from 1908 to 1963, replacing an earlier wooden structure.

The bridge was built by the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad, under the management of Sarah Kidder.

The total length was about 900 feet (270 m), and at the time of construction there were no approaches, the opposite banks being abrupt.

The pier foundations were built of reinforced concrete, requiring more than 500 cubic yards.

Only a small force of men were employed and the work necessarily progressed rather slowly.