The Big Creek Bridge, on the southern Big Sur coast near Lucia, spans 589 feet across Big Creek Canyon. Opened in 1938, this open spandrel concrete arch bridge was constructed during the Great Depression, partially funded by the Works Progress Administration. Designed by Christian Theophil Gutleben, it has two iconic 178-foot arches and sits 65 feet above the canyon. It remains open despite frequent mudslides affecting other Pacific Coast Highway bridges. Parking areas at both ends offer scenic views, and cyclists bike across with cars. Though it is a highway, the speed limit remains at 55 miles per hour.

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Big Creek Bridge – Lucia Lodge Coastal View loop from Posts

67.2km

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Limekiln State Park – Big Creek Bridge loop from Mill Creek Trail parking

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Limekiln State Park – Big Creek Bridge loop from Mill Creek Trail parking

92.5km

05:07

1,890m

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Big Creek Bridge – Lucia Lodge Coastal View loop from Posts

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Limekiln State Park – Big Creek Bridge loop from Mill Creek Trail parking

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Limekiln State Park – Big Creek Bridge loop from Mill Creek Trail parking

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