Historic Bridges of the U.S.

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Photos

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Side view

Color photos taken by Thad Roan of Bridgepix.com

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Portal

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Oblique view

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Plaque

Keystone Bridge Co
Pittsburgh Pa.

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Behind portal

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Eyebars

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HAER photo

This photos from the Historic American Engineering Record shows the bridge before it was relocated [Photos taken ca. 1978 by the Denver Water Department]

Facts

Overview: Through truss bridge over North Fork South Platte River at Bailey
Location: Park County, Colorado
Status: Open to pedestrians only
History: Built ca. 1870 by the Keystone Bridge Co. for the Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad in Jefferson County near Kassler. Converted to highway use ca. 1935; relocated 1985.
Builder: - Keystone Bridge Co. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Design: Pratt through truss
Inventory number: BH 11985 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

Update Log

July 6, 2005: Posted additional photos from Thad Roan

Sources

Thad Roan
HAER CO-9 - Keystone Bridge

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