Скачать или смотреть Fun Facts about the 360 Bridge (Pennybacker Bridge) in Austin, TX

This is the Pennybacker Bridge, which opened in 1982

The arch design was groundbreaking for its time. It was built without any support columns in the water to protect the Colorado River. It’s 1,150 feet long.

30,000 to 50,000 vehicles cross the Pennybacker Bridge (360 Bridge) daily, according to estimates from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) about 14.6 million vehicles per year

Back in the day…The land near the bridge was abundant with wildlife, including deer, turkey, and buffalo, making it a prime hunting ground. The cliffs and open vistas helped tribes track migrating herds.

The cliffs and dense vegetation near the river provided cover for outlaws fleeing justice during the Wild West era. There is rich Folklore and Urban Legends: Stories of hidden treasures, haunted lands, and heroic exploits during the Wild West era have been passed down

As Austin grew, the area near Pennybacker Bridge transitioned from rugged wilderness to some of a the most expensive real estate in Texas.

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