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  Arizona   Crossing the Colorado River
First across was the Santa Fe Railroad in 1890

Then the Old Trails Arch bridge in 1916.  Rt 66 used it until 1947.

Here are both bridges

In 1946, the current railroad bridge was built

In 1947, Rt 66 utilized the original railroad bridge.  This lasted until I-40 arrived in 1966.

 

 

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