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Lilac Road Bridge 
Summary
The Lilac Road Bridge is a reinforced concrete arch bridge in Bonsall, California, built in 1978 at a cost of $1,500,000.[1] Its main span is 455 feet (139 m), with a total length of 745 feet (227 m). It was designed by Fred G. Michaels and John Suwada, with architecture consulting by William Wells.[1][2] This bridge is one of the two overcrossings in San Diego County with this unique arch design, the other being the Eastgate Mall Bridge.[3][4] When traveling northbound on I-15 it is the noticeably high bridge before the SR 76 exit.
Lilac Road Bridge | |
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 Lilac Road Bridge | |
| Coordinates | 33°18′1.0″N 117°9′0.0″W / 33.300278°N 117.150000°W |
| Locale | Bonsall, CA |
| Official name | Walter F. Maxwell Memorial Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Reinforced concrete |
| Total length | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Longest span | 455 ft (139 m) |
| History | |
| Designer | Fred G. Michaels, John Suwada of Caltrans William Wells (consultant), Project Engineer Richard J.LeBeau of Caltrans |
| Construction cost | $1,500,000 |
| Opened | 1978 |
| Location | |
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References edit
- ^ a b Lmeke, Caroline (June 27, 1991). "Crossing Over to the Other Side". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Robbins, Christine. "The Bridges of San Diego County: The Art of Civil Engineering". San Diego History Center. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ "Interstate 15 northbound in San Diego County (part 3)". California @ WestCoastRoads.com. Archived from the original on July 25, 2008.[self-published source]
- ^ "Interstate 15 southbound in San Diego County (part 1)". California @ WestCoastRoads.com. Archived from the original on May 17, 2008.[self-published source]