HistoricBridges.org Menu: HistoricBridges.org Menu:



BridgeSeek

Bridges Found: 42


Divider

Adelaide Bridge No 10

Status: Open to one-lane traffic on a gravel road

Location: 38.571111,-105.086738

View Google Map

Carries over Eightmile Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 210.0 Feet
Span Length: 68.9 Feet

Overview: Steel trestle on Phantom Canyon Road over Eightmile Creek
History: Built 1894 on the narrow gauge Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad. Converted to highway use after the railroad was abandoned in 1912.
Built: 1894

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

109153

Click to visit page.

Overview

Photos taken June 2007 by James Baughn

109154

Click to visit page.

Deck view

109155

Click to visit page.

Historic marker

109156

Click to visit page.

Laced girders

109157

Click to visit page.

View from above

Divider

Arkansas River CR 47 Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 38.430690,-105.813020

View Google Map

Carries CR 47 over Arkansas River
Design: truss/pony/parker
Design Details: Parker pony truss
Total Length: 102.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.0 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Arkansas River on CR 47
History: Built ca. 1930; rehabilitated 1960
Built: ca. 1930

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

468940

Click to visit page.

Arkansas River CR 47 Bridge

looking north

Photo taken by J Triplett in 2007

479237

Click to visit page.

View looking south

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479236

Click to visit page.

View of end post

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479235

Click to visit page.

More scenery at bridge

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479233

Click to visit page.

East truss web

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479234

Click to visit page.

Scenery at bridge

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479231

Click to visit page.

Offset portal from the north

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479232

Click to visit page.

Hip jointl

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

Divider

Beaver Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 38.374343,-104.963702

View Google Map

Carries CR 120 (Old CO 120) over Beaver Creek
Design: truss/pony/parker
Design Details: Riveted, 8-panel Parker pony truss
Total Length: 104.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.0 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Beaver Creek on CR 120 (formerly CO 120) in Penrose
History: Built 1923
Built: 1923

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

109158

Click to visit page.

Overview

Photos taken June 2007 by James Baughn

109159

Click to visit page.

Deck view

109160

Click to visit page.

Lower joint

109161

Click to visit page.

Oblique view

109162

Click to visit page.

Plaque

109163

Click to visit page.

Railing

109164

Click to visit page.

Truss

Divider

CO 120 Viaduct

Status: Replaced by a new bridge in 2016

Location: 38.385900,-105.071660

View Google Map

Carries CO 120 over Union Pacific Railroad
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Concrete tee beam
Total Length: 262.1 Feet
Span Length: 45.9 Feet

Overview: Tee beam bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad on CO 120 near Florence
History: Built 1931, replaced 2016
Built: 1931

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

193862

Click to visit page.

Photo From National Register Multiple Property Submission

193863

Click to visit page.

Photo From National Register Multiple Property Submission

193864

Click to visit page.

Photo From National Register Multiple Property Submission

369940

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Nathan D. Holmes

Divider

Coaldale Bridge No. 1

Status: Abandoned

Location: 38.368082,-105.751078

View Google Map

Carries CR 6 (Hayden Creek Road) over Arkansas River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 6-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Abandoned through truss bridge over Arkansas River at Coaldale on CR 6 (Hayden Creek Rd.) just north of US 50
History: Built 1906; later bypassed by another truss bridge
Built: 1906

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

101527

Click to visit page.

Portal

Photo taken by James Baughn

454029

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2019

454030

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2019

454031

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2019

Divider

Florence Main Street Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 38.389222,-105.113806

View Google Map

Carries CO 115 over Coal Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 44.0 Feet
Span Length: 44.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Coal Creek on CO 115 in Florence
History: Built 1921
Built: 1921

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

360642

Click to visit page.

Main Street Bridge (Florence, Colorado)

Photo posted to Wikipedia by user Jeffrey Beall

Divider

Florence Second Street Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 38.390412,-105.114494

View Google Map

Carries W. 2nd Street over Oak Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 55.1 Feet
Span Length: 50.8 Feet

Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Oak Creek on Second Street in Florence
History: Built 1908
Built: 1908

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

Divider

Florence Third Street Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 38.391650,-105.115344

View Google Map

Carries E. 3rd Street over Coal Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 47.9 Feet
Span Length: 44.9 Feet

Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Coal Creek on Third Street in Florence
History: Built 1916
Built: 1916

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

Divider

Fourth Street Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians only
Preserved

Location: 38.436660,-105.241790

View Google Map

Carries Footpath over Arkansas River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 6-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 108.9 Feet
Span Length: 105.9 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Arkansas River in Canon City
History: Built 1891 by the Bullen Bridge Co.; modified 1928; replaced in 2001; reconstructed 22 feet to the west ca. 2004; Repairs by Bach Steel, 2019
Built: 1891

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

101530

Click to visit page.

Overview

Photo taken by Thad Roan

101531

Click to visit page.

Side view

Photo taken by Thad Roan

101532

Click to visit page.

Oblique view

Photo taken by Thad Roan

101533

Click to visit page.

Deck view

Photo taken by Thad Roan

101534

Click to visit page.

Details of truss

Photo taken by Thad Roan

101535

Click to visit page.

Plaque

Photo taken by Thad Roan

101536

Click to visit page.

Behind plaque

Photo taken by Thad Roan

101537

Click to visit page.

Overview

These photos taken in 2003 show the bridge sitting on a parking lot awaiting reconstruction

Photo taken by James Baughn

101538

Click to visit page.

Close-up of deck

Photo taken by James Baughn

Divider

Fremont County Road 67 Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 38.580556,-105.104167

View Google Map

Carries CR 67 over Eight Mile Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 110.8 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet

Overview: Wooden bridge over Eight Mile Creek on CR 67
History: Built 1952
Built: 1952

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

Divider

Hardscrabble Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 38.393258,-105.030197

View Google Map

Carries CO 120 over Hardscrabble Creek
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Riveted, 6-panel Parker through truss
Total Length: 170.8 Feet
Span Length: 125.0 Feet

Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Hardscrabble Creek on CO 120 in Penrose
History: Built 1928
Built: 1928

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

109165

Click to visit page.

Overview

Photo taken June 2007 by James Baughn

109166

Click to visit page.

Overhead bracing

Photo taken June 2007 by James Baughn

109167

Click to visit page.

Plaque

Photo taken June 2007 by James Baughn

109168

Click to visit page.

Portal

Photo taken June 2007 by James Baughn

Divider

Hardscrabble Creek CR 19 Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 0.000000,0.000000

View Google Map

Carries CR 19 over Hardscrabble Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 102.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.0 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Hardscrabble Creek on CR 19
History: Built 1905; replaced 1995
Built: 1905

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

Divider

Parkdale Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 38.485350,-105.399490

View Google Map

Carries CR 175 over Arkansas River
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Riveted Warren pony truss
Total Length: 105.0 Feet
Span Length: 78.1 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Arkansas River near Parkdale on CR 157 just off US 50
History: Built ca. 1915
Built: ca. 1915

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

101539

Click to visit page.

Deck view

Photo taken by James Baughn

454022

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2019

454023

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2019

454024

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2019

454025

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2019

454026

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2019

479242

Click to visit page.

More scenery

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479241

Click to visit page.

Scenery at bridge

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479240

Click to visit page.

Offset portal looking south

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479239

Click to visit page.

Hip joint

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479238

Click to visit page.

Portal looking south

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

Divider

Phantom Canyon Tunnel No. 1

Status: Open to one-lane traffic

Location: 38.519444,-105.124167

View Google Map

Carries CR 67 over Rock formation
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 311.9 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Tunnel on CR 67 (Phantom Canyon Road) north of Florence
History: Built 1894 by the Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad
Built: 1894

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

109169

Click to visit page.

South portal

Photos taken June 2007 by James Baughn

109170

Click to visit page.

Inside

109171

Click to visit page.

North portal

Divider

Phantom Canyon Tunnel No. 2

Status: Open to one-lane traffic

Location: 38.545000,-105.106667

View Google Map

Carries CR 67 over Rock formation
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 214.8 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Tunnel on CR 67 (Phantom Canyon Road) north of Florence
History: Built 1894 by the Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad
Built: 1894

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

109172

Click to visit page.

South portal

Photos taken June 2007 by James Baughn

109173

Click to visit page.

North portal

Divider

Portland Bridge (1927)

Status: replaced by new bridge

Location: 38.388400,-105.015800

View Google Map

Carries SH 120 over Arkansas River
Design: truss/deck/pratt
Design Details: Riveted, 8-panel Pratt deck truss (reinforced with Bailey trusses)
Total Length: 388.0 Feet
Span Length: 150.0 Feet

Overview: Deck truss over the Arkansas River on SH 120 at Portland
History: Built 1927, replaced 2014
Built: 1927

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

109174

Click to visit page.

Overview

Photos taken June 2007 by James Baughn

109175

Click to visit page.

Approach

109176

Click to visit page.

Deck view

109177

Click to visit page.

Railing

148400

Click to visit page.

A view of the side

This bridge is now wearing some extra hardware.

Photo taken by Joshua Collins in September 2009

148401

Click to visit page.

Deck View

Wow, look at that deck sag!

Photo taken by Joshua Collins in September 2009

Divider

UP - Portland Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 38.388700,-105.016080

View Google Map

Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Arkansas River
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Warren through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over the Arkansas River on the Union Pacific Railroad at the Holcim Plant in Portland
History:
Built:

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

109178

Click to visit page.

Overview

Photos taken June 2007 by James Baughn

109179

Click to visit page.

Portal

512075

Click to visit page.

D&RGW - Portland Bridge

D&RGW Bridge in background

Photo from old postcard

Divider

Railroad Street Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 38.387341,-105.116244

View Google Map

Carries Railroad Street over Coal Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 48.9 Feet
Span Length: 44.0 Feet

Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Coal Creek on Railroad Street in Florence
History: Built 1918
Built: 1918

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

Divider

Rouch Gulch Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 38.472139,-105.877750

View Google Map

Carries US 50 over Spring Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 68.9 Feet
Span Length: 55.1 Feet

Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Spring Creek on US 50
History: Built 1934 by the Gordon Construction Co.
Built: 1934

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

487088

Click to visit page.

Rouch Gulch Bridge

Photo taken by Wallace Schultz in 2018

487089

Click to visit page.

Rouch Gulch Bridge

Photo from History Colorado

Divider

Royal Gorge Bridge

Status: Open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic

Location: 38.461376,-105.325260

View Google Map

Carries CR 3A over Arkansas River
Design: suspension/wire
Design Details: Wire suspension
Total Length: 1260.0 Feet
Span Length: 938.2 Feet

Overview: Suspension bridge over the Arkansas River (Royal Gorge) west of Cañon City
History: Built 1929 for the Royal Gorge Bridge and Amusement Co.; rehabilitated 1984
Built: 1929

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

101542

Click to visit page.

Side view

Photo taken by Thad Roan

101543

Click to visit page.

Oblique view

Photo taken by Thad Roan

101544

Click to visit page.

Close-up of tower

Photo taken by Thad Roan

101545

Click to visit page.

View from below

Photo taken by Thad Roan

156693

Click to visit page.

Royal Gorge

View from NW side

Photo taken by Craig Philpott in November 2007

156694

Click to visit page.

Royal Gorge

View from NW side showing under deck tension cables

Photo taken by Craig Philpott in November 2007

204148

Click to visit page.

Oblique View

The south side of the bridge as seen from the west end.

Photo taken by Joe Underwood in July 2008

204149

Click to visit page.

East Tower

Taken from an observation point in the park.

Photo taken by Joe Underwood in July 2008

256719

Click to visit page.

Cables--- Royal Gorge Suspension Bridge- Canon City, CO

Photo taken by Phil H

316395

Click to visit page.

Panorama of the Royal Gorge and the world's highest suspension bridge from South Rim Observation Pavilion.

Boston Public Library

316396

Click to visit page.

Suspension bridge over the Royal Gorge, Colo.

Boston Public Library

316397

Click to visit page.

Suspension bridge over the Royal Gorge, Canon City, Colorado.

Boston Public Library

316398

Click to visit page.

The Royal Gorge and the world's highest suspension bridge, Colorado

Boston Public Library

316399

Click to visit page.

Vista of the suspension bridge spanning the Royal Gorge, 1053 ft. above the Arkansas River, Canon City, Colorado

Boston Public Library

316400

Click to visit page.

Diesel streamline train at bottom of the Royal Gorge along the Arkansas River near Canon City, Colorado.

Boston Public Library

316401

Click to visit page.

Suspension bridge over the Royal Gorge, Canon City, Colorado.

Boston Public Library

316402

Click to visit page.

Panorama of the Royal Gorge, Colo., one of the world's greatest chasms, showing the world's steepest incline railway and the world's highest bridge.

Boston Public Library

316403

Click to visit page.

Suspension bridge over the Royal Gorge, Canon City, Colorado.

Boston Public Library

316404

Click to visit page.

The world's highest bridge, spanning the top of the Royal Gorge.

Boston Public Library

316405

Click to visit page.

The Royal Gorge and highest bridge in the world by moonlight, Grand Canon of the Arkansas, Colorado.

Boston Public Library

316406

Click to visit page.

Suspension bridge over the Royal Gorge, Colo.

Boston Public Library

345575

Click to visit page.

Royal Gorge Bridge

Photo taken by Panoramio user J_Baldwin

444351

Click to visit page.

Royal Gorge Bridge

looking north

Photo taken by Geoff Hubbs in July 1994

454014

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2019

454015

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2019

454016

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2019

454017

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2019

454018

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2019

454019

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2019

454020

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2019

Divider

Texas Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 38.410420,-105.584150

View Google Map

Carries County Road 27 over Arkansas River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 5-panel Pratt pony truss with pony plate girder approach
Total Length: 121.0 Feet
Span Length: 83.0 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Arkansas River on CR 27 at Texas Creek
History: Built 1907 by the Pueblo Bridge Co.
Built: 1907

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

101546

Click to visit page.

Side view

Photo taken by James Baughn

101547

Click to visit page.

Deck view

Photo taken by James Baughn

101548

Click to visit page.

Oblique view

Photo taken by James Baughn

101549

Click to visit page.

Close-up of truss

Photo taken by James Baughn

101550

Click to visit page.

Plaque

1907
Pueblo
Bridge Co.
Pueblo, Colo.

Photo taken by James Baughn

479243

Click to visit page.

Distant elevation looking east

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479244

Click to visit page.

Closer elevation looking east

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479245

Click to visit page.

Elevation of truss and girder approach looking east

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479246

Click to visit page.

Elevation of girder span

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479247

Click to visit page.

Elevation of truss

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479248

Click to visit page.

Oblique looking south

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479249

Click to visit page.

Rafters passing under

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479250

Click to visit page.

East truss web

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479251

Click to visit page.

Vertical and railing with rafters

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479252

Click to visit page.

Hip

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479253

Click to visit page.

Long view of west truss

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479254

Click to visit page.

Scenery at bridge

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479255

Click to visit page.

More scenery

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

479256

Click to visit page.

And more yet

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in August 2020

Divider

Tunnel Drive-Tunnel No. 1

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 38.433707,-105.266689

View Google Map

Carries Tunnel Drive Trail over Natural land feature
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 51.8 Feet
Span Length: 51.8 Feet

Overview: Tunnel on the Tunnel Drive Trail in Canon City
History:
Built:

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

109180

Click to visit page.

West portal

Photos taken June 2007 by James Baughn

109181

Click to visit page.

East portal

109182

Click to visit page.

Inside

Divider

Tunnel Drive-Tunnel No. 2

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 38.433581,-105.267209

View Google Map

Carries Tunnel Drive Trail over Natural land feature
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 33.1 Feet
Span Length: 33.1 Feet

Overview: Tunnel on the Tunnel Drive Trail in Canon City
History:
Built:

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

109183

Click to visit page.

East portal

Photos taken June 2007 by James Baughn

109184

Click to visit page.

From a distance

109185

Click to visit page.

Inside

109186

Click to visit page.

West portal

Divider

Tunnel Drive-Tunnel No. 3

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 38.432480,-105.268674

View Google Map

Carries Tunnel Drive Trail over Natural land feature
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 376.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Tunnel on the Tunnel Drive Trail in Canon City
History:
Built:

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

109187

Click to visit page.

East portal

Photos taken June 2007 by James Baughn

109188

Click to visit page.

Daylight at west end

109189

Click to visit page.

Inside

109190

Click to visit page.

View from west

109191

Click to visit page.

West portal

Divider

Williamsburg Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 38.382827,-105.154240

View Google Map

Carries Quincy Avenue (CR 13A) over Oak Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 44.9 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet

Overview: Lost concrete arch bridge over Oak Creek on Quincy Avenue (CR 13A) at Williamsburg
History: Built 1908; replaced 1999
Built: 1908

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

Divider

Royal Gorge - Hanging Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 38.462962,-105.328319

View Google Map

Carries Royal Gorge Railroad over Edge of Arkansas River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Riveted through plate girder with outer girders suspended and held in place by a-frame bracing with hangers.
Total Length: 175.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Edge of Arkansas River on Rock & Rail LLC/Cañon City & Royal Gorge Railroad
History: Built 1879
Built: 1879

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

198784

Click to visit page.

Michael Murphy, CC BY 2.0

198785

Click to visit page.

Historical Photo

Taken 1881-1890

William Henry Jackson & Co./Library and Archives Canada/C-002288

278489

Click to visit page.

Close up of the A-frame

One half of a stereoscopic image, edited, showing the twin V-laced beams of the A-frame and the upset eye bars between the girder and the A-frame. Probably taken about 1890. Original file: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bridge_in_Royal_Gorge,_Grand_Canyon,_by_Martin,_Alexander,_d._1929.jpg

Taken by Alexander Martin, edited and submitted by Fmiser

247278

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Royal Gorge Route Railroad

278488

Click to visit page.

In the Royal Gorge, Rio Grande Southern Railway. About 1900

Note the dual gauge rails, and the cable truss under the left side of the "A" frame. The booth on the right is probably a telegraph station.

Photo by William Henry Jackson, published by Detroit Publishing Co.

316412

Click to visit page.

Hanging Railroad Bridge.

Panoramio user Geezer Vz

319273

Click to visit page.

Photo provided by Hank Zaletel

362937

Click to visit page.

R.R. (Railroad) bridge in Grand Canon, Colorado. The only one like it in the world, from Robert N. Dennis collection of stereoscopic views

Wikimedia Commons

366447

Click to visit page.

Hanging Bridge

1911 Postcard view

418413

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Drew Jacksich

444350

Click to visit page.

Royal Gorge - Hanging Bridge

Photo taken by Geoff Hubbs in July 1994

502899

Click to visit page.

Royal Gorge - Hanging Bridge

Photo from old postcard

Divider

Arkansas River Pipeline Bridge

Status: Don't know

Location: 38.448274,-105.300920

View Google Map

Carries Pipeline over Arkansas River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Arkansas River on Pipeline
History:
Built:

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

Divider

UP - Arkansas River Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 38.415554,-105.167855

View Google Map

Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Arkansas River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Arkansas River on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

Divider

UP - Four Mile Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 38.438751,-105.191319

View Google Map

Carries Railroad over Four Mile Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Four Mile Creek on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

Divider

UP - Badger Creek Bridge

Status: As of August 2020 accessible via County Rd. 45. Bridge open to foot traffic

Location: 38.465752,-105.861209

View Google Map

Carries Union Pacific Railroad (Abandoned) over Badger Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Riveted, 5-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 110.0 Feet
Span Length: 110.0 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Badger Creek on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

349474

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Monty Willson

349475

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Monty Willson

349476

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Monty Willson

481159

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 13 August 2020

481160

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 13 August 2020

481161

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 13 August 2020

481162

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 13 August 2020

481163

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 13 August 2020

481164

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 13 August 2020

481165

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 13 August 2020

481166

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 13 August 2020

481461

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 13 August 2020

487552

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Glenn Celerier on 13 August 2020

Divider

Royal Gorge Incline Railway

Status: Closed due to fire damage

Location: 38.460387,-105.324563

View Google Map

Carries Railway over
Design: other
Design Details: Other
Total Length: 1500.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Bridge on Railway
History: Built 1932; Severely burned & Closed June 2013
Built: 1932

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

316407

Click to visit page.

Scenic incline from the bottom of the Royal Gorge, Colo.

Boston Public Library

316408

Click to visit page.

Upper Station Incline Railway at the Royal Gorge showing one of the cars.

Boston Public Library

316409

Click to visit page.

Scenic incline from the bottom of the Royal Gorge, Colo.

Boston Public Library

316410

Click to visit page.

Panorama of the Royal Gorge, Colo., one of the world's greatest chasms, showing the world's steepest incline railway and the world's highest bridge.

Boston Public Library

316411

Click to visit page.

Royal Gorge Incline Railway

Panoramio user Geezer Vz

444352

Click to visit page.

Royal Gorge Incline Railway

Photo taken by Geoff Hubbs in July 1994

444353

Click to visit page.

Royal Gorge Incline Railway

Photo taken by Geoff Hubbs in July 1994

444354

Click to visit page.

Royal Gorge Incline Railway

Photo taken by Geoff Hubbs in July 1994

Divider

Coaldale Bridge No. 2

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 38.368302,-105.751229

View Google Map

Carries CR 6 over Arkansas River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 161.8 Feet
Span Length: 109.3 Feet

Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Arkansas River on CR 6
History: Built ca. 1910; rehabilitated 1960
Built: ca. 1910

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

101528

Click to visit page.

Overview

Photo taken by James Baughn

101529

Click to visit page.

Portal

Photo taken by James Baughn

454027

Click to visit page.

Great view of other bridge few dozen feet away

Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2019

454028

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2019

Divider

Arkansas River Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 38.388295,-105.015871

View Google Map

Carries SH 120 over Arkansas River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Arkansas River on SH 120
History: Built 1908
Built: 1908

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

Divider

Portland Limestone Quarry Bridge

Status: Open to authorized vehicles only

Location: 38.391123,-105.019655

View Google Map

Carries conveyor over Arkansas River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Arkansas River on conveyor
History:
Built:

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

Divider

Tunnel Bridge #2

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 38.439112,-105.290271

View Google Map

Carries Tunnel Drive over Ravine
Design: truss/deck/pratt
Design Details: Pratt deck truss
Total Length: 158.0 Feet
Span Length: 70.0 Feet

Overview: Pratt deck truss bridge over Ravine on Tunnel Drive
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

464704

Click to visit page.

Photo From Bridge Inspection Report, Courtesy Bach Steel

464705

Click to visit page.

Photo From Bridge Inspection Report, Courtesy Bach Steel

Divider

Tunnel Bridge #1

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 38.434544,-105.282551

View Google Map

Carries Tunnel Drive over Ravine
Design: truss/deck/pratt
Design Details: Pratt deck truss
Total Length: 90.0 Feet
Span Length: 70.0 Feet

Overview: Pratt deck truss bridge over Ravine on Tunnel Drive
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

464702

Click to visit page.

Photo From Bridge Inspection Report, Courtesy Bach Steel

464703

Click to visit page.

Photo From Bridge Inspection Report, Courtesy Bach Steel

Divider

UP - Red Hill Tunnel

Status: Intact but closed to all traffic

Location: 38.473259,-105.871644

View Google Map

Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Hill
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 508.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Tunnel under Hill on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

481462

Click to visit page.

West Portal

Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 14 Aug 2020

481463

Click to visit page.

West Portal

Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 14 August 2020

481477

Click to visit page.

Interior from west portal

Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 14 August 2020

481478

Click to visit page.

West Portal Left

Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 14 August 2020

481479

Click to visit page.

West Portal Right Side

Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 14 August 2020

481480

Click to visit page.

East Portal

Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 14 August 2020

481481

Click to visit page.

East Portal

Photo taken by Glenn Celerier in September 2020

481482

Click to visit page.

Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 14 August 2020

481483

Click to visit page.

West Portal

Photo taken by Glenn Celerier 14 August 2020

Divider

UP - Bridge #206.48

Status: Intact but closed to all traffic

Location: 38.473168,-105.873676

View Google Map

Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Unnamed Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 8.0 Feet
Span Length: 8.0 Feet

Overview: Stone arch bridge over Unnamed Creek on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

Divider

Adelaide Bridge No 11

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 38.561572,-105.089945

View Google Map

Carries County Road 67 over Eightmile Creek
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details:
Total Length: 142.1 Feet
Span Length: 47.6 Feet

Overview: Bridge over Eightmile Creek on CO-67
History:
Built: 1967

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

478810

Click to visit page.

Adelaide Bridge No 11

Adelaide Bridge No 11

Photo taken by jusTodd in October 2012

Divider

CO120 Unnamed Draw Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 38.385889,-104.976131

View Google Map

Carries Sh 120 Ml over Draw
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Concrete tee beam
Total Length: 42.0 Feet
Span Length: 36.1 Feet

Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over Draw on Sh 120 Ml
History: Built 1925
Built: 1925

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

491980

Click to visit page.

© Colorado Department of Transportation

Divider

Arkansas River CR 12 bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 38.371201,-105.688921

View Google Map

Carries CR 12 over Arkansas River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Arkansas River on CR 12
History:
Built:

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

505458

Click to visit page.

Arkansas River CR 12 bridge

looking northeast

Photo from old postcard

Divider

Portland Bridge (1908)

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 38.388175,-105.015726

View Google Map

Carries SH 120 over Arkansas River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 120.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Arkansas River on SH 120
History: Built 1908
Built: 1908

Location: Fremont County

View Bridge Information In Wayback Machine

Divider

512076

Click to visit page.

Portland Bridge (Old)

looking north c1908; D&RGW bridge in background

Photo from old postcard


Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Divider

Back

Top

Divider

About - Contact

Divider