In 1909, the Colorado Legislature appropriated $2,000 for a highway bridge over Culebra Creek near San Luis.

[1][5] The bridge was designed by the State Engineer, and the work was advertised in the Rocky Mountain News.

[1][5] Because of high water in the creek, abutment excavation was delayed until February 22, 1911.

[6] In 2007, the State Historical Fund granted $150,300 to the county to restore the bridge for pedestrian and bicycle use.

It has an open spandrel arch design, a style uncommonly used in the Rocky Mountains.