Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Hop Gulch Trestle

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Overview

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Both abutments

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Close-up of north abutment

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South abutment

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South abutment from below

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Stone pier

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Stone pier with dislodged stone

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Stonework and wood remnants

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Wood pile behind stone pier

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Overview: Lost railroad trestle over Hop Gulch just northeast of Buena Vista
Location: Chaffee County, Colorado
Status: Structure removed except for stone piers and a few scattered wooden beams
History: Built 1887 by the Colorado Midland Railroad
Design: Deck plate girder
Dimensions: Total length: 330.0 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +38.85822, -106.13085 (decimal degrees)
38°51'30" N, 106°07'51" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Inventory number: BH 11789 (Bridgehunter.com ID)