South Canon Bridge - Glenwood Springs, CO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
N 39° 33.715 W 107° 24.430
13S E 293206 N 4381903
While the bridge is still standing, it is closed to traffic while an adjacent bridge crosses the Colorado River.
Waymark Code: WMP8W2
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 07/21/2015
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"In 1914, the Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company secured the contract to construct a bridge across the Colorado River west of Glenwood Springs in order to replace the existing ferry service. Completed in 1915, the bridge’s pin-connected, ten-panel steel Pennsylvania through truss was considered unusual for vehicular bridge use." (from (visit link) )

The NRHP Form may be found at (visit link) .

The bridge has been replaced by an adjacent bridge and is closed to traffic or pedestrians.
Date Built: 05/01/1915

Length of Span:
190' (57.9m)

Parking Coordinates:: Not Listed

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