Delgany Bridge
Connecting communities, trails, art and history for a vibrant urban outdoors.
Latest News:
July 13, 2026
Denver City Council approved our restoration agreement.
March 13, 2026
Landmark Preservation Commission approved our restoration design including an expanded 15.5-foot wide concrete deck.
Better connections make Denver's bicycle and pedestrian network more accessible.
The result is a more liveable city.
Our Mission
To repair the Delgany Pedestrian Bridge and reopen this vital link in Denver’s trail system.
Delgany Bridge Restoration, Inc.
Community-Led. City-Approved. Ready to Build.
Built in 1891, Delgany Bridge is the oldest of the historic railroad bridges spanning Cherry Creek and a critical pedestrian and bicycle link connecting LoDo, Ball Arena, and the regional trail network. In October 2021, a safety incident led to an inspection that found the wooden deck unsafe, and the bridge was fenced off. For nearly five years, the bridge has remained closed. The reason — no owner of record could be found.
A Public-Private Partnership
In August 2025, community leaders formed Delgany Bridge Restoration, Inc. (DBR), a Colorado nonprofit created solely to take ownership, fund, and restore the bridge. Once restoration is complete, ownership transfers to the City of Denver, which assumes long-term operations and maintenance. A community-led solution that resolved five years of ownership impasse and legal gridlock.
The Momentum is Real
In less than one year, DBR has advanced the project from stalled to shovel-ready:
The City Council approved the binding agreement between the city and DBR in July 2026.
The Landmark Preservation Commission approved the restoration design in March 2026.
Martin/Martin Inc. has developed the structural design for the bridge rehabilitation — pro bono.
Kiewit Corporation delivered a rigorous line-by-line cost estimate — pro bono.
More than 120 community donors have contributed over $60,000 toward reopening the bridge.
Reopening Delgany Bridge will:
Reestablish a critical connection along the most heavily used section of the Cherry Creek Trail corridor.
Remove dangerous pedestrian and bicycle detours along a congested stretch of Wewatta Street.
Preserve a 135-year-old structure reflecting Denver's rail and industrial heritage.
Return VIRGA, Denver Public Art's sculptural installation atop the bridge, to active public use.
Deliver a wider, safer bridge deck that will serve residents for years to come.
Delgany Bridge is a testament to the integral role of railroads in Denver's early history and to our city's modern vision for a walkable and bike-friendly urban outdoors.
Help us reopen historic Delgany Bridge
"A bridge you can't cross becomes a barrier"
- Noel Brennan, 9News
Connecting People and Places
Delgany Bridge provides pedestrians safe and coherent connections to LoDo, Ball Arena, Confluence Park and neighboring communities. Commuter cyclists and others who require access to the associated trail systems are eager to see the bridge reopened. This vital link strengthens our community and promotes a more accessible, sustainable city.
A Part of Denver’s History
Built in 1891, the Delgany Bridge is a historic reminder of Denver’s railroad heritage. Restoring the bridge honors our past and preserves a unique piece of the city’s infrastructure for future generations.
Site of Denver Public Arts - VIRGA
Home to Denver Public Art’s sculpture, VIRGA, Delgany Bridge is a unique space. Reopening the bridge will restore the site that inspired and contributes to the artwork, revitalizing VIRGA’s place in Denver’s public arts scene.
"Public Art humanizes the built environment and invigorates public spaces" - AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS
Credit: Virga, 2011. Patrick Marold
The Orphan Bridge
The Delgany Bridge has been closed since 2021. Though extensive research was done, no owner of record could be determined. This has complicated repairs. Due to city regulations, resolution of the ownership issue must be community-led.
Therefore, The Lower Downtown Neighborhood Association (LoDoNA) has spearheaded a new committee that is committed to restoring Delgany Bridge and making it available for all in our city to use!
We are working with a local non-profit, additional stakeholders plus the city to negotiate the needed details for action. This vital linkage strengthens our neighborhood communities and promotes a more accessible, sustainable city.
We invite you to get involved in reopening the DELGANY BRIDGE!
"A great City is about connections and connecting people and places. This Bridge has and will connect the people of Denver to all it has to offer."
- Keith Pryor, Denver Resident
Help us reopen historic Delgany Bridge
Credit: Diane Huntress
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