Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Devil's Gate Trestle

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View from I-70 pullout

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Side view

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Train heading across

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At the station

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Approaching the trestle

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After crossing over

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View from the bridge

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Looking north from below

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Side view of north end

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Close-up of north abutment

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Concrete footings

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View underneath

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Close-up of joint

Overview: Rebuilt trestle on the Georgetown Loop Railroad
Location: Clear Creek County, Colorado
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1877 by the Colorado Central Railroad. Dismantled 1939, but rebuilt 1984
Design: Deck plate girder
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 60.0 ft.
Total length: 299.8 ft.
Deck width: 9.8 ft.
Inventory number: BH 11806 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection
Average daily traffic (as of 2002): 50