The road that crosses the San Antonio River does so on an iron truss bridge that was originally erected at a downtown site at St. Mary’s Street near Commerce Street in 1890 but was moved here in 1925. The lenticular truss bridge was manufactured by the Berlin Iron Bridge Co. The bridge is a prominent feature of the area known as “Lambert Beach,” in honor of Parks Commissioner Ray Lambert. A plaque on the bridge bears the inscription “National Youth Administration, 1937-38.” It is unclear if this refers to work done on the bridge or the adjacent retaining walls. There are various bridges in Brackenridge Park that each have their own personality! Which is your favorite?