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.
Built on a sharp 24-degree curve, its engineering reflects the suitability of the narrow gauge lines in Colorado’s difficult mountainous terrain.
State Register
Address
Forest Service Rd. 626, southeast of Hwy. 145, Ophir vicinity
Site Number
5SM.2030.14