South Platte River Bridge (Park County, Colorado) Explained

South Platte River Bridge
Coordinates:38.9864°N -105.3633°W
Added:March 22, 2018
Area:NaNacres
Mpsub:Highway Bridges in Colorado MPS
Refnum:100002221[1]

The South Platte River Bridge, in South Park near Lake George, Colorado, was built in 1920. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018.[1]

It is a 89feet bridge consisting of two 40feet deck girder spans. It was built in 1920 and then carried State Highway 8 over the South Platte River. The road later became State Highway 4, then U.S Highway 40 South, and then U.S. Highway 24. Highway 24 was rerouted, and the bridge was closed to vehicular traffic in 2008.[2]

It is located at the northwest end of the town of Lake George, next to the Lake George Reservoir. It is often used for fishing.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Weekly list, March 23, 2018 . National Park Service.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: South Platte River Bridge / 5PA.1250 . National Park Service. Jason O’Brien . September 20, 2017 . September 24, 2018. Eleven photos from 2017 which were part of the nomination are not included in this PDF.