PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Georgetown Loop Railroad is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, approximately 47 miles west of Denver and owned by the Colorado Historical Society. A girder turntable bridge on the railroad was replaced with a truss bridge. Stone abutments were restored to their original appearance, and the superstructure was fabricated based on historic photographs.

PROJECT CATEGORY: Historic Transportation Facilities, Rehab. and Ops.

PROJECT STATUS: Completed

LEAD AGENCY: Colorado Historical Society
1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Andrew Masich
303-866-4680

ENHANCEMENT FUNDING: $220,000

FEDERAL FUNDING: $175,000
LOCAL FUNDING: $45,000
TOTAL FUNDING: $220,000

LAST UPDATED: 10/30/95