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Manzanola Bridge
A view of Manzanola Bridge on State Highway 207, Arkansas River, Manzanola (Otero County, Colorado)
Manzanola Bridge on Colorado State Highway 207 over Arkansas River, Manzanola, (Otero County), June 1984
Coordinates 38°07′38″N 103°51′42″W / 38.12713°N 103.86156°W / 38.12713; -103.86156
Crosses Arkansas River
Locale Crowley County, Colorado
Other name(s) Clifton Bridge
Characteristics
Design 18-panel Pennsylvania through truss bridge
Total length 300.0 ft (91.4 m)
Width 19.3 ft (5.9 m)
Longest span 440.0 ft (134.1 m)
Manzanola Bridge
Nearest city Manzanola, Colorado
Built 1911 (1911) (First Manzanola Bridge)
1950 (Second Manzanola Bridge - moved to new location)
Built by Patterson-Burghardt Bridge Company
Architectural style Truss bridge
MPS Vehicular Bridges in Colorado TR
NRHP reference No. 85001400
Added to NRHP June 24, 1985

The Manzanola Bridge was a special type of bridge called a truss bridge. It was first built in 1911 by a company named Patterson-Burghardt. This bridge originally crossed the Colorado River. Later, in 1950, it was moved to a new spot.

At its new location, the Manzanola Bridge crossed the Arkansas River on Colorado State Highway 207. It connected the town of Manzanola in Otero County with Crowley County in Colorado.

The Bridge's Journey

The first Manzanola Bridge was built in 1908. It was located near Clifton in Mesa County. This early bridge stretched across the Colorado River.

In 1950, a newer design replaced the original bridge. The older bridge was then moved to a different place. It was relocated to cross the Arkansas River. This new spot connected the town of Manzanola, Colorado with Crowley County, Colorado. At this new location, the Manzanola Bridge replaced an older bridge that had three sections.

A Historic Landmark

On June 24, 1985, the Manzanola Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes important buildings, sites, and structures in the United States. Being on this list means the bridge was recognized for its historical value.

However, the bridge's time as a landmark was limited. In 1994, the Manzanola Bridge was taken down. A more modern bridge was built in its place. This new structure was needed to handle the growing traffic on Colorado State Highway 207.

The bridge built in the 1950s was considered very important. It was one of the first "rigid-connected vehicular trusses" in Colorado. It was also one of only seven "riveted Pennsylvania through trusses" in the state. At the time it existed, it was known as the longest roadway truss bridge in Colorado.

Finally, on July 7, 1994, the Manzanola Bridge was removed from the National Register of Historic Places. This happened after the bridge was demolished.

Gallery

This gallery shows photographs taken on August 18, 1983. These pictures were part of a Historic American Buildings Survey. They were taken to create a detailed record of the bridge's engineering.

  • VIEW, LOOKING EAST, SHOWING WEST WEB - Manzanola Bridge, State Highway 207, spanning Arkansas River, Manzanola, Otero County, CO HAER COLO,13-MANZ.V,1-5

    View: Looking East, Showing West Web

  • VIEW, LOOKING SOUTH, SHOWING PORTAL - Manzanola Bridge, State Highway 207, spanning Arkansas River, Manzanola, Otero County, CO HAER COLO,13-MANZ.V,1-2

    View: Looking South, Showing Portal

  • VIEW, LOOKING SOUTHEAST, SHOWING BOTTOM CHORD, FLOOR STRUCTURE, AND WEST WEB DETAIL - Manzanola Bridge, State Highway 207, spanning Arkansas River, Manzanola, Otero County, CO HAER COLO,13-MANZ.V,1-6

    View: Looking South-east, Showing Bottom Chord, Floor Structure, and West Web Detail

  • VIEW, LOOKING SOUTHEAST, SHOWING UPPER CHORD AND PORTAL BRACING DETAIL - Manzanola Bridge, State Highway 207, spanning Arkansas River, Manzanola, Otero County, CO HAER COLO,13-MANZ.V,1-11

    View: Looking South-east, Showing Upper Chord and Portal Bracing Detail

  • VIEW, LOOKING SOUTHWEST, SHOWING PIER AND ROLLER BEARING SHOE DETAIL - Manzanola Bridge, State Highway 207, spanning Arkansas River, Manzanola, Otero County, CO HAER COLO,13-MANZ.V,1-12

    View: Looking South-west, Showing Pier and Roller Bearing Shoe Detail

  • VIEW, LOOKING SOUTHWEST, SHOWING VERTICAL, DIAGONAL AND GUARDRAIL DETAIL - Manzanola Bridge, State Highway 207, spanning Arkansas River, Manzanola, Otero County, CO HAER COLO,13-MANZ.V,1-9

    View: Looking South-west, Showing Vertical, Diagonal, and Guardrail Detail

  • VIEW, LOOKING SOUTH, SHOWING DECK, VERTICAL, UPPER STRUT AND BRACING DETAIL - Manzanola Bridge, State Highway 207, spanning Arkansas River, Manzanola, Otero County, CO HAER COLO,13-MANZ.V,1-7

    View: Looking South, Showing Deck, Vertical, Upper Strut and Bracing Detail

  • OVERALL VIEW OF BRIDGE, STATE HIGHWAY 202 AND ARKANSAS, LOOKING SOUTHWEST - Manzanola Bridge, State Highway 207, spanning Arkansas River, Manzanola, Otero County, CO HAER COLO,13-MANZ.V,1-1

    Overall view of Manzanola Bridge, State Highway 202 and Arkansas, Looking South-west

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