Otowi Suspension Bridge, Suspension bridge in Santa Fe County, New Mexico
The Otowi Suspension Bridge crosses the Rio Grande River with a wooden single-lane structure designed for road traffic near San Ildefonso Pueblo.
Built in 1924, this bridge facilitated automobile access to Bandelier National Monument and later supported transportation needs during the Manhattan Project development.
The San Ildefonso Indians named this crossing location Poh-sah-con-gay, referring to the sound of the flowing river at this specific point.
The suspension design prevented damage from periodic flood waters that could affect bridge piers and abutments along the Rio Grande River.
This structure remains the only suspension bridge connected to a public highway still standing in New Mexico, manufactured by Kansas City Structural Steel Company.
Location: New Mexico
Official opening: 1924
GPS coordinates: 35.87472,-106.14139
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:46
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