Red Cliff Bridge - Wikipedia
WEBRed Cliff Bridge also called the Green Bridge or originally called the "Silver Bridge" by locals for its original silver color before being re-painted green as it remains today, is a cantilevered steel arch bridge located about 0.5 mi (0.80 km) southwest of the town of Red Cliff, Colorado, [1][4] one of Colorado's iconic bridges. [5]
Red Cliff Bridge – Eagle County - Uncover Colorado
WEBLocated just outside the charming town of Red Cliff in Eagle County, CO, the Red Cliff Bridge is one of only two steel arch bridges in the entire state. Its deep emerald beams stand out amongst the miles of evergreen trees that the bridge overlooks.
Red Cliff Bridge, one of only two steel arch bridges in Colorado
WEBRed Cliff Bridge is a steel arch bridge located in Eagle County, Colorado, United States. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world. The bridge, also known as Silver Bridge or Eagle River Bridge, spans 471 feet, just over 200 feet above the Eagle River.
Red Cliff Bridge — endangered but not in danger | VailDaily.com
WEBFeb 19, 2021 · The distinctive, green deck arch bridge that spans cliff walls above the town of Red Cliff has been one of Eagle County’s most venerated monuments since its dedication in 1941. As of 2021, it is also one of the state’s Most Endangered Places according to Colorado Preservation Inc.
A Guide to Exploring Red Cliff – One of Colorado’s Best Kept Secrets
WEBSep 13, 2019 · Hidden below the highway, which passes over the Red Cliff Truss Bridge, or better known as The Green Bridge, this Colorado hamlet is named for the red cliffs of the Eagle Valley.
Top Bridges in Colorado - Pikes Peak Region Attractions
WEBRed Cliff Bridge. Let’s take a step back from rappelling and hiking and thrill rides to focus on a more laid back bridge experience in Colorado. Red Cliff Bridge is located along Highway 24. It is part of the spectacular Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway, which begins just past Granite near Twin Lakes Reservoir.
Red Cliff Bridge | History Colorado
WEBIt is one of Colorado’s only remaining cantilevered steel arches. Listed under Highway Bridges in Colorado Multiple Property Submission. Red Cliff Bridge - Completed in 1940, the steel deck arch features steel components from the Minnesota-Moline Power and Implement Company.
Highest Suspension Bridge in the U.S. - Attractions in Colorado
WEBThe Royal Gorge Bridge held the world record for the highest bridge until 2001. It still remains as America’s Highest Suspension Bridge at 956 feet above the gorge’s floor. Visitors come across the bridge when they enter the park.
Preserving Red Cliff Arch | FHWA - Federal Highway Administration
WEBThe 64-year-old Red Cliff Arch Bridge-which carries U.S. Highway 24 over Eagle River in Colorado's Rocky Mountain region-is one of the State's two remaining steel arch bridges.
Home | Town of Red Cliff
WEBYou'll often see classic cars and motorcycles parked in front of the Mango's Restaurant of the Green Bridge Inn. Red Cliff is 20 miles North of Leadville, CO, the highest incorporated city in the U.S. and less than 15 miles from the center of Vail, a world-famous ski resort.