Dolores River Bridge
Dolores River Bridge, Truss bridge in Bedrock, Colorado, United States
Description
The Dolores River Bridge is a steel structure spanning the Dolores River with a distinctive through-truss design that stands as a notable engineering achievement. The crossing served as a key local route before being replaced by a newer structure.
History
The bridge was built in 1952 and served as a key crossing for decades before structural concerns led to its closure. Its replacement in 2017 marked the end of an era for this style of engineering in the area.
Culture
The structure earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002 for its engineering design and architectural characteristics.
Practical
The former bridge is no longer passable as it has been replaced by a newer structure. The dismantled components are stored at a secure location.
Did you know?
The dismantled pieces of the bridge are being kept with hopes they may one day be converted into a pedestrian and bicycle path. This reflects how historical structures might find new purposes after replacement.
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