Monday marks the closing of Modesto's 7th Street Bridge as construction moves into the next phase for its replacement.
The original bridge was built in 1916, with officials saying that it is a rare surviving example of a cantilevered concrete arched bridge. This design, along with the age of the bridge, meant that traffic has been weight-restricted to just a four-ton gross load since 1979.
Officials say the new bridge will be a 1,238-foot-long, eight-span concrete box girder bridge that will honor the character of the original structure.
Also, officials say all four iconic lion statues at the entrances of the bridge are being preserved.
Initial construction work began at the start of 2026, but March 16 marks the day the bridge will be fully closed to traffic.
Stanislaus County Department of Public Works and City of Modesto officials expect the construction work to take around two years, with a total project cost of around $134 million.
Several detours of the closed bridge will be in place: Through traffic should use Highway 99, while Modesto traffic will need to use the 9th Street Bridge.
Hence then, the article about modesto s 7th street bridge closes as replacement work moves forward was published today ( ) and is available on CBS sacramento ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Modesto's 7th Street Bridge closes as replacement work moves forward )
Also on site :
- Armed police close Lewes Road
- The ‘rules-based order’ has failed in its mission – helping the West do whatever it wants
- Intrigue, Power Plays and Rivalries: Inside the Rise of Mojtaba Khamenei