Golden in Jefferson County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

History of the Avenue Bridge 4

Photographed by Barbara Miranda, November 1, 2025

1. History of the Avenue Bridge 4 Marker

Inscription.
Although Golden's citizens once understood that the crossing could be safe from floods if its span was extended, they could not afford it. Unfortunately, over time the danger was forgotten. Modern study rediscovered this problem and its solution. It was decided to build a new bridge, a centerpiece for the city at the historic site where the city was first settled. In 2002-2003, most of the old bridge was removed, and today's Washington Avenue Bridge was constructed.

In many ways, today's bridge echoes its predecessors. Its central 75-foot span lies on the exact location of the original span. Its full 105-foot span is the same as was recommended by engineers in 1894. Its metalwork evokes bridges past. The river channel width under the bridge has been restored to allow higher peak flows. Today's Avenue Bridge is an enduring monument built on the work of Golden's generations past.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts.

Location. 39° 45.407′ N, 105° 13.361′ W. Marker is in Golden, Colorado, in Jefferson County. It is on east side of Washington Street Bridge, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Golden CO 80401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Colorado’s Front Range.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

distance of this marker: History of the Avenue Bridge 3 (here, next to this marker); Settler Farm Wife’s Initiative (here, next to this marker); First Bicycle Mishap in Golden (here, next to this marker); A Daring Rescue (here, next to this marker); Porcelain and Malted Milk (here, next to this marker); Fun on Courthouse Hill (here, next to this marker); Brewing on Clear Creek-Coors History (here, next to this marker); Golden and Clear Creek (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Golden.

Photographed by Barbara Miranda, November 1, 2025

2. History of the Avenue Bridge 4 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2025, by Barbara Miranda of Idaho Springs, Colorado. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2025, by Barbara Miranda of Idaho Springs, Colorado. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.