The Cold Spring Canyon Bridge received historic landmark status from the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
The bridge, which opened in 1964, has a complicated past but a number of accolades, including a state designation and awards for its engineering, design, and beauty.
From a bird’s-eye view, the green steel structure looks almost natural against the lush backdrop of the Santa Ynez mountains. At its highest point, it reaches up to 400 feet above the canyon floor, making it the highest arch bridge in California.