Mexican Canyon Trestle, Railway bridge in Otero County, US
The Mexican Canyon Trestle extends 323 feet in length and rises 52 feet above the canyon floor, featuring curved sections supported by vertical timbers.
Built in 1899 by the Alamogordo & Sacramento Mountains Railroad, this wooden trestle served as a vital transportation link until operations ceased in 1947.
The National Register of Historic Places recognized this engineering structure in 1979 for its role in developing the Sacramento Mountains region of New Mexico.
Visitors can observe the trestle from a designated viewpoint located half a mile northwest of Cloudcroft, which includes informational displays about its construction.
The structure contains 21 curved sections with main timbers resting on footing blocks buried up to 8 feet underground to maintain stability in mountainous terrain.
Location: Otero County
Inception: 1899
GPS coordinates: 32.96373,-105.74768
Latest update: March 7, 2025 16:51
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