Montopolis Bridge
Also known as US 183 Bridge at the Colorado R.
About Montopolis Bridge
Montopolis Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 10, 1996. The Register lists it for its engineering, at the state level. It describes its style as Parker Through Truss Bridge, as it does for 19 other Texas listings. It was listed as part of Historic Bridges of Texas MPS.
What it isStructure in Austin, Travis County, Texas. 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 · 32 MB · National Archives↗Finding Montopolis Bridge
US 183, 8.1 miles south of jct. with I-35, in Austin, TX
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Montopolis Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Montopolis Bridge
Is Montopolis Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 10, 1996 (Register number 96001118).
Is Montopolis Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Texas has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Texas State Capitol, 3.5 miles away.
Can you visit Montopolis 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 Montopolis Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 32 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 40970358 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.