Colorado River Bridge at Bastrop, Historic bridge across Colorado River in Bastrop, United States
The Colorado River Bridge stretches nearly a quarter mile long with three steel truss spans supported by concrete piers at latitude 30.10877.
The Texas Highway Department completed the bridge construction in 1923 at a cost of $167,500, marking a period of transportation development.
The bridge gained recognition through its appearance in the 1986 film Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, contributing to Texas Film Trails tourism.
The structure serves as a passageway for pedestrians and cyclists, connecting both sides of Bastrop across the Colorado River.
The bridge represents one of the earliest Parker truss designs in Texas, incorporating steel and reinforced concrete engineering techniques from the 1920s.
Location: Bastrop
GPS coordinates: 30.10877,-97.32527
Latest update: March 9, 2025 22:31
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