The original DuPont Bridge began construction 1n 1927. Completed in 1929, the structure was part of the U.S. 98 Coastal Highway Project. The bridge was replaced in 1967, providing a newer passageway for travelers crossing East Bay. The old bridge became a popular site for fishing. Deterioration and storms lead to the old structure's closure and dismantlement beginning in 2005. Parts of the old bridge were used to create a reef that has become a popular scuba diving site. Photo Courtesy of Allen Buckman.

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