Old Trails Bridge

Old Trails Bridge

Photo in 2002
Location Abandoned US 66 over the Colorado River, Topock, Arizona
Coordinates 34°42′57″N 114°29′5″W / 34.71583°N 114.48472°W / 34.71583; -114.48472Coordinates: 34°42′57″N 114°29′5″W / 34.71583°N 114.48472°W / 34.71583; -114.48472
Area 0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Built 1915-16
Built by Sourwine,S.A.; Et al.
Architectural style Brace-ribbed through arch
MPS Vehicular Bridges in Arizona MPS
NRHP Reference # 88001676[1]
Added to NRHP September 30, 1988

The Old Trails Bridge over the Colorado River, brought a now-abandoned portion of U.S. Route 66 across from Needles, California to Topock, Arizona. It is a brace-ribbed through arch bridge that was built in 1915-1916.[2] It served as a highway bridge until 1947 when the Red Rock Bridge, formerly a railroad bridge, was modified for highway use. The Old Trails Bridge was later converted to a pipeline bridge.

It has also been known as Topock Bridge and as Needles Bridge. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 Clayton B. Fraser (April 1, 1987). "HABS/HAER Inventory: Old Trails Bridge / Topock Bridge / Needles Bridge" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying photos


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