About this property
The Brown's Canyon Bridge near Salida, Colorado, also known as Stone Bridge , is a concrete "slab and girder" road bridge across the Arkansas River built in 1908. According to History Colorado, "The 1908 Brown’s Canyon Bridge is significant for its engineering as an intact early example of a reinforced concrete slab and girder bridge. With a design provided by the State Engineer’s Office, the completion of the bridge preceded the formal development of the highway commission in Colorado in 1909." Historians have talked about the work of Thomas Ehrhart, Chafee County commissioner and former state legislator who lobbied for the bridge on the state level. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. It is approached by County Road 191 (CR 191) and originally brought Colorado State Primary Road 17 across the Arkansas River, connecting the mining town of Leadville to Salida and Buena Vista.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 13000554. It was listed on July 29, 2013.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Brown's Canyon Bridge listed on the National Register?
Brown's Canyon Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 29, 2013.
What type of historic resource is Brown's Canyon Bridge?
Brown's Canyon Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Brown's Canyon Bridge?
The period of significance for Brown's Canyon Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1908.
Can I research the history near Brown's Canyon Bridge?
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