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Red Cliff Bridge
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National Register of Historic Places

Red Cliff Bridge

Also known as Bridge over Eagle River; state survey no.:EA12

On the National Register since 198541 years
Steel deck archListed 1985Red Cliff
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About Red Cliff Bridge

Red Cliff Bridge, at U.S. 24, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 4, 1985. The Register lists it for its engineering, at the local level. It was listed as part of Vehicular Bridges in Colorado TR.

What it isPlace in Colorado listed on National Register of Historic Places. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 21 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1941 to today

  1. 1941Built
  2. 1985Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 41 years
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U.S. 24, Red Cliff

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Questions about Red Cliff Bridge

Is Red Cliff Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 4, 1985 (Register number 85000204).

Is Red Cliff Bridge a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Colorado has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Leadville Historic District, 18.6 miles away.

Can you visit Red Cliff Bridge?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Red Cliff Bridge?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 21 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 84126313 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.