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Middle Bridge (Colorado)

Coordinates: 38°28′05″N 107°15′13″W / 38.4680°N 107.2536°W / 38.4680; -107.2536
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Middle Bridge
Middle Bridge, October 2007
Coordinates38°28′05″N 107°15′13″W / 38.4680°N 107.2536°W / 38.4680; -107.2536
Carries US 50
CrossesBlue Mesa Reservoir/Gunnison River
LocaleGunnison County, Colorado
United States
Characteristics
DesignGirder
MaterialSteel/Concrete
Location
Map

Middle Bridge is the crossing of Blue Mesa Reservoir (the Gunnison River) on U.S. Route 50 (US 50) within the Curecanti National Recreation Area in southwest Gunnison County, Colorado, United States, about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) east-northeast of the community of Sapinero.

Prior to the construction of the Blue Mesa Dam, US 50 did not cross the Gunnison River there, and a portion of the old highway can be seen descending into the lake.

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