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Location DB > United States > New Mexico > Alma > Steel Bridge  Name Steel Bridge  Viewing Options Log in to activate viewing options  Database Info created by Jonsered on 5/22/2006 8:04 PM last modified by Emperor Wang on 7/12/2006 6:01 PM  Viewability Publically Viewable This location has been labeled by its creator as Public, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.  Overview  Description A large, silver supported steel bridge, of the kind common to railroads decades ago. It is approximately 550 feet long, and is situated in a grove of Cottonwood trees spanning the San Francisco River.  Basic Information Type: Outdoors Status: Closed Accessibility: Easy Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby  Physical Information Address Alma, New Mexico United States Owner: State of New Mexico Highway Department See a map of this location  Hazards rust Cactus, snakes  Interesting Features This is a very old style bridge, and very few remain in the United States. This one is also in excellent condition.  Security Measures fences barbed wire  Historical Dates Built: 1926 Closed: 1980  Required Equipment long pants / sleeves  Recommended Equipment camera  History The bridge was built in 1926 as part of the first paved road leading north from Silver City. It is a through truss steel bridge, and is the last of its kind in New Mexico. It carried daily traffic until 1980, when the road was rerouted. In spite of its age, it looks as strong today as ever, and appears perfectly driveable.  Media Coverage  Future Plans It is simply being allowed to sit by the state so that people can observe the old style construction. Left undisturbed, it might sit for another 150 years.  Stories Add your own story  Photo Galleries Summer Getaway Tue, Jun 27th, 2006 posted by Jonsered 9 pictures   Add your own photos Mark all galleries as Seen  Web Links  Contribute Edit this Location  Moderator Rating The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location. This location has not yet been rated by a moderator.  Validation This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 7/12/2006 6:03 PM.  Latest Changes on Jul 12 06 at 18:03, Emperor Wang validated this location on Jul 12 06 at 18:01, Emperor Wang changed the following: History, Future Plans on Jun 27 06 at 21:39, Jonsered updated the main picture on Jun 27 06 at 21:11, Jonsered made this location available on Jun 27 06 at 21:11, Jonsered updated gallery Summer Getaway on Jun 27 06 at 21:11, Jonsered updated gallery picture Raiings on Jun 27 06 at 20:58, Jonsered updated gallery picture Raiings on Jun 27 06 at 20:57, Jonsered updated gallery picture Truss on Jun 27 06 at 20:56, Jonsered updated gallery picture Artsy Shot on Jun 27 06 at 20:55, Jonsered deleted picture 193652 from gallery Summer Getaway  Forum Threads about this Location  Who's been looking? Click here to see who'se been looking.  Report Problems Is this location inappropriate / broken / missing key info? If it's something you can fix, please scroll up and click the EDIT button. If this location was only posted a few days ago, give the creator time to work on it. Please try sending a message directly to the creator of the location. You'll find that info at the top of this page. Otherwise, ONLY if you've already tried to contact the original creator,: Click here to notify an administrator. All content and images copyright © 2002-2024 UER.CA and respective creators. Graphical Design by Crossfire. To contact webmaster, or click to email with problems or other questions about this site: UER CONTACT View Terms of Service | View Privacy Policy | Server colocation provided by Beanfield This page was generated for you in 93 milliseconds. Since June 23, 2002, a total of 738840101 pages have been generated.