The original M Street bridge was built in 1911. It was obvious that the bridge was going to be inadequate for the area so the "Tower Bridge" was constructed in 1935 at a cost of $666,000.
An icon of the Sacramento skyline it wasn't always painted gold. The original silver color was too glaring for motorist so in 1976 it was painted an yellowish color to represent gold. In 2002 is was repainted its current gold color.
In 1982 the bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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