Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
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brwhiz
N 36° 28.581 W 105° 44.117
13S E 434131 N 4037035
This spectacular Arch Bridge carries US Highway 64 across the Rio Grande River west of Taos, New Mexico.
Waymark Code: WMFN1Q
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 11/06/2012
Views: 7
This bridge, having received an award as the "Most Beautiful Steel Bridge", has a main span of 600 feet and a total length of 1280 feet and is the second highest bridge in the US Highway system.
There are parking areas at each end of the bridge (the one at the east end being the largest by far) plus a highway rest area at the west end that is just a short hike to the bridge. The walkways on the bridge are wide and provide safe access to stupendous views of the 650 foot deep Rio Grande Gorge.
Length of bridge: 1280 feet
Height of bridge: 650 feet
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians, Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Rio Grande River Gorge
Date constructed: September 10, 1965
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: US Highway 64
Location:
Taos County west of Taos, New Mexico
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