Construction on a new bridge that will replace the old existing bridge across the top of Big Bear’s multi arch dam as the main artery into Big Bear began in April 2009.  This new bridge will completely bypass the old bridge and the dam.  It is estimated that it will take Caltrans another year to complete this project.  See the page “Bridge Construction - 2009″ on the menu at the right for photos of the construction during 2009.

View looking west. The curve of the new frame work for the bridge's structural support is just visible behind the dam May 15, 2010. © Rick Keppler

View of the valley on the west side of the dam, showing the forms taking shape for the structural supports that will support the new bridge. May 15, 2010. © Rick Keppler

Close up view of the structural support for the new bridge from the north side of the valley. The Big Bear Lake dam is on the left. May 15, 2010. © Rick Keppler

© Rick Keppler

For additional Big Bear historical information, go to the Channel-6 website program guide.  There you will find the dates and times for the various Big Bear Historical episodes on Channel-6’s History Show.

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