National and State Register

Bridge No. 10 / Adelaide Bridge

Fremont County

Completed in 1894, as one of numerous bridges constructed when the Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad extended its narrow gauge lines up Phantom Canyon into the Cripple Creek gold district, it features a multi-span trestle with a built-up steel deck girder.

A photo of the bridge in black and white. There are several large pine trees before and after the bridge.

Bridge No. 10 / Adelaide Bridge

Converted to vehicular use when the railroad ceased operations in 1912, it is one of the few remaining bridges along the route.  Listed under Highway Bridges in Colorado Multiple Property Submission.

National Register

Address

Phantom Canyon Rd., approximately 15 miles north of US Hwy. 50, Florence

Site Number

5FN.106