Essex Road Railroad Bridge Historic Mojave Desert Crossing
This steel railroad bridge carries the busy BNSF transcontinental mainline across a desert wash south of Essex Road. Built in the early 1900s during the railroad boom, the bridge offers an impressive example of desert railroad engineering. Freight trains thunder across regularly, creating a dramatic sight against the stark volcanic landscape of the eastern Mojave.
Access via Essex Road east of Amboy, about 10 miles south of the historic Mojave Road alignment. The bridge is visible from the paved road, with informal parking areas nearby for photos. Best visited in cooler months when the desert heat is manageable. Represents the transportation history that followed the original wagon routes across this unforgiving terrain.
Historic desert railroad bridge engineering
Place Details
| Type | Point of Interest |
|---|---|
| Street address | B&B Avenue, Amboy, California 92304 Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Amboy, CA |
| Miles from pavement | 0 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | None |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 0 nights |
| Best season | October-April |
| Land manager | BLM |
| Permit required | No |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
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