Montopolis Bridge

Montopolis Bridge is a road structure spanning the Colorado River in Austin's Montopolis district. It combines five large arched spans crossing the waterway with four shorter steel sections connecting to the riverbanks.

This structure was completed in 1938 as a replacement for an earlier crossing destroyed by severe flooding in 1935. Its construction represented improvements in engineering practices and strengthened transportation connections across the river.

The bridge marks a historical crossing point along the Colorado River where travelers journeyed through the region centuries ago. Today, walkers and cyclists experience the same route that once connected communities and trade networks across Texas.

The crossing now serves only pedestrians and cyclists, linking multiple recreation paths throughout the city. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for sun exposure, as the span offers minimal shade during daytime hours.

Though designed for automobile traffic when built, the structure has served exclusively as a pathway for cycles and pedestrians since 2018. This transformation turned a former road into a quiet recreational link across the river.

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: December 10, 2025 20:07