Sheely Bridge - 1911 - Aspen, CO
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N 39° 11.584 W 106° 49.031
13S E 343069 N 4339773
Originally installed in Carbondale, it became unfit for use and was shortened and moved to its present location in Rio Grande Park in Aspen over the Roaring Fork River in 1966.
Waymark Code: WMYEBN
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 06/05/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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"Completed in May 1911, the bridge consisted of a 120’ steel through truss designed by Charles G. Sheely. In 1966, it was shortened and moved to its present location near Aspen where it functions as a pedestrian bridge in Mill Street Park. It is one of the state’s earliest riveted trusses." (from (visit link) )

The plaques read:

1911
Built by
Chas. C. Sheely
Denver, Colorado

Commissioners
James Brennan, CHMN
H.O. Switzer
C.K. Diffendarfer
W.H. Trumbor
Consulting Engineer

Ron Krajian Bridge
Dedicated 1986

1931 - 2017
"Call your mother"

The NRHP form may be found at (visit link) .
Date built or dedicated as indicated on the date stone or plaque.: 1911

Date stone, plaque location.: Atop the bridge

Road, body of water, land feature, etc. that the bridge spans.: Roaring Fork River

Website (if available): Not listed

Parking (safe parking location): Not Listed
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