Montopolis Bridge, Road bridge in Montopolis district, Austin, US.
The Montopolis Bridge extends 1,221 feet across the Colorado River with five 200-foot Parker through truss spans and four 52-foot steel approach spans.
Built in 1938 by Vincennes Steel Corporation for $232,000, this bridge replaced an 1880s structure that was destroyed by a severe flood in 1935.
The bridge stands near the crossing point of El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, where travelers historically crossed the Colorado River.
Since 2018, the bridge functions exclusively as a pathway for cyclists and pedestrians, connecting multiple recreational trails across Austin's urban landscape.
The structure combines five distinct Parker through truss spans with reinforced concrete abutments, representing 1930s Texas Highway Department engineering standards.
Location: Austin
Architects: Texas Department of Transportation
Address: US 183, 8.1 mi. S of jct. with I-35
GPS coordinates: 30.24542,-97.69136
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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