National and State Register

Rio Grande Southern Railroad Bridge 51-A

San Miguel County

Constructed between 1910 and 1912, this 146-foot long wooden bridge is associated with the Rio Grande Southern Railway. 

Rio Grande Southern Railroad Bridge 51-A.

Rio Grande Southern Railroad Bridge 51-A.

Built on a sharp 24-degree curve, its engineering reflects the suitability of the narrow gauge lines in Colorado’s difficult mountainous terrain.