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.[1]

Don Gaspar Bridge
Don Gaspar Bridge is located in New Mexico
Don Gaspar Bridge
LocationDon Gaspar Ave. crossing over the Santa Fe R. bet. Alameda and E. De Vargas Sts., Santa Fe, New Mexico
Coordinates35°41′06″N 105°56′22″W / 35.68500°N 105.93944°W / 35.68500; -105.93944 (Don Gaspar Bridge)
Arealess than one acre
Built1934
EngineerE.B. Van de Greyn
Architectural stylePueblo
NRHP reference No.02001163[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 16, 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.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ Historic Preservation Division Staff, New Mexico (July 2002). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Don Gaspar Bridge / El Puente de Los Conquistadores; Bridge 3023; NRM 14-D". National Park Service. Retrieved August 8, 2019. With accompanying three photos
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