John Blair Bridge
Posted by: 
condor1
N 38° 53.503 W 104° 52.500
13S E 510840 N 4304767
This is a wonderful example of Arch bridges.
Waymark Code: WM56KA
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 11/18/2008
Views: 46
John Blair Bridge (circa 1880) - This Stone Bridge, on the original road to the mesa reservoirs and Blair's cabin, was constructed by John Blair, landscape gardener, who had charge of the construction of grounds and stone structures in General Palmer's Glen Eyrie estate and who planned the original parks for Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians, Bikes, Horses
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Melt Water Run Off
Date constructed: 1880's
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Still in service
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Palmer-Mesa Trail
Location:
Colorado Springs, Colorado (El Paso County)
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
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