Don Gaspar Bridge

Don Gaspar Ave. crossing over the Santa Fe R. bet. Alameda and E. De Vargas Sts., Santa Fe, New Mexico. County/parish: Santa Fe.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places October 16, 2002. NRIS 02001163.

1 contributing structure.

Also known as:

  • Bridge 3023
  • El Puente de Los Conquistadores
  • NRM 14-D

From Wikipedia:

Don Gaspar Bridge

The Don Gaspar Bridge, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, brings Don Gaspar Avenue over the Santa Fe River, between Alameda and E. De Vargas Streets. It was built in 1934. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

The bridge's design introduced, to the area, use of reinforced concrete to make a thinner, more appealing appearance. Its layout was designed by state bridge engineer E.B. Van de Greyn.

It has also been known as El Puente de Los Conquistadores.

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National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/77847592

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