Spanning a century: Oakland reopens iconic Leimert Bridge after seismic retrofit project

City leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently to mark the completion of the seismic retrofit of the historic Leimert Bridge, a key Oakland landmark spanning Sausal Creek and Dimond Canyon.

Built in 1926 and designed by George Posey, the 357-foot open-spandrel arch bridge was once the largest of its kind on the West Coast and has connected Park Boulevard to the Oakmore neighborhood for nearly a century. It was designated a City of Oakland landmark in 1980.