Bridges and other outdoor structures are typically seen as both beautiful and picturesque, but some have proven to be downright morbid and horrifying. While most bridges in The Centennial State are innocent, there is one that is home to several terrifying legends that will make your hair stand on end. Come along as we explore The Third Bridge in Colorado and see what all the scary fuss is about!

Located near the small Eastern Plains town of Bennett, Third Bridge is a small overpass that runs over the dried-up Kiowa Creek.

Google Street View It can be found along rural County Line Road, which is known far and wide as not only a haunted street in Colorado, but perhaps the most haunted street in the state!

Covered in graffiti and strange messages, the Third Bridge may seem like your ordinary, run-of-the-mill platform…

Google/Bee s. …however, it is anything but that, thanks to the creepy legends surrounding it. 

For years, local folklore has centered around the belief that the Third Bridge (or “Ghost Bridge”) is haunted by the spirits of Native Americans…

Howling Wolf/Wikimedia Commons …who lost their lives during a massacre that occurred around the same time at Sand Creek (pictured). And that they can still be seen and heard around the area. 

If and when you visit the bridge at night, listen for the sound of distant drums and keep your eyes peeled for the sight of a ghost rider who still rides his horse around the area.

Google/Bee s. Horseback riding in Colorado is fun, but you may not want to do it with a ghost riding near you!

As if all of this wasn’t creepy enough, the Third Bridge is also said to be plagued by the ghosts of another tragedy, via two teenagers who lost their lives after their cars crashed near the bridge. 

Google/Tom Schiffer The teenagers who were killed were traveling in two full-capacity cars, and a third passenger is said to be completely paralyzed from the accident. 

To this day, The Third Bridge remains as one of the most haunted places in Colorado.

Google/Bee s. If you want to go check it out, the closest “big city” is Aurora, which is approximately 14 miles away.

Have you ever visited the Third Bridge? Did you see or hear anything strange? Tell us about it in the comments! For even more creepy places around the Centennial State, we checked out the 11 most terrifying places in Colorado and they’re horrifying!

Google Street View

It can be found along rural County Line Road, which is known far and wide as not only a haunted street in Colorado, but perhaps the most haunted street in the state!

Google/Bee s.

…however, it is anything but that, thanks to the creepy legends surrounding it. 

Howling Wolf/Wikimedia Commons

…who lost their lives during a massacre that occurred around the same time at Sand Creek (pictured). And that they can still be seen and heard around the area. 

Horseback riding in Colorado is fun, but you may not want to do it with a ghost riding near you!

Google/Tom Schiffer

The teenagers who were killed were traveling in two full-capacity cars, and a third passenger is said to be completely paralyzed from the accident. 

If you want to go check it out, the closest “big city” is Aurora, which is approximately 14 miles away.

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Address: The Third Bridge, Co Rd 50, Bennett, CO 80102, USA

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Out and About in Colorado December 27, 2022 Lysa Allman-Baldwin What are some other haunted places in Colorado? Haunted places in Colorado are numerous and popular attractions for those who appreciate the paranormal. The next time you’re out looking for spooky adventures, try a few of these haunted spots:

The Molly Brown House in Denver The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park The Central City Masonic Cemetery in Central City The Cloud Hotel in Canon City

  We’re looking for hidden gems in Colorado. Sometimes the seemingly most hidden gems in Colorado are more out in the open than you think. It’s just knowing that there is something special there to explore. Be sure to check out a few of these true Centennial State jewels:

Dunafon Castle in Idledale Rifle Falls State Park in Garfield County Conundrum Hot Springs in Aspen The Space Foundation Headquarters and Discovery Center in Colorado Springs

  Are there any food-related road trips in Colorado? If you live to eat instead of eat to live, you will be happy to embark upon any of these awesome food-related road trips in Colorado! So loosen your belt, grab a friend or two, and get ready for some of the best tastes in the state along these delicious journeys:

The Epic 3-Day Restaurant Road Trip The Ultimate Pie Shop Road Trip The Hole-In-The-Wall BBQ Restaurant Road Trip

 

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Out and About in Colorado

December 27, 2022

Lysa Allman-Baldwin

What are some other haunted places in Colorado? Haunted places in Colorado are numerous and popular attractions for those who appreciate the paranormal. The next time you’re out looking for spooky adventures, try a few of these haunted spots:

The Molly Brown House in Denver The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park The Central City Masonic Cemetery in Central City The Cloud Hotel in Canon City

  We’re looking for hidden gems in Colorado. Sometimes the seemingly most hidden gems in Colorado are more out in the open than you think. It’s just knowing that there is something special there to explore. Be sure to check out a few of these true Centennial State jewels:

Dunafon Castle in Idledale Rifle Falls State Park in Garfield County Conundrum Hot Springs in Aspen The Space Foundation Headquarters and Discovery Center in Colorado Springs

  Are there any food-related road trips in Colorado? If you live to eat instead of eat to live, you will be happy to embark upon any of these awesome food-related road trips in Colorado! So loosen your belt, grab a friend or two, and get ready for some of the best tastes in the state along these delicious journeys:

The Epic 3-Day Restaurant Road Trip The Ultimate Pie Shop Road Trip The Hole-In-The-Wall BBQ Restaurant Road Trip

 

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

Haunted places in Colorado are numerous and popular attractions for those who appreciate the paranormal. The next time you’re out looking for spooky adventures, try a few of these haunted spots:

  • The Molly Brown House in Denver
  • The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park
  • The Central City Masonic Cemetery in Central City
  • The Cloud Hotel in Canon City

 

We’re looking for hidden gems in Colorado.

Sometimes the seemingly most hidden gems in Colorado are more out in the open than you think. It’s just knowing that there is something special there to explore. Be sure to check out a few of these true Centennial State jewels:

  • Dunafon Castle in Idledale
  • Rifle Falls State Park in Garfield County
  • Conundrum Hot Springs in Aspen
  • The Space Foundation Headquarters and Discovery Center in Colorado Springs

Are there any food-related road trips in Colorado?

If you live to eat instead of eat to live, you will be happy to embark upon any of these awesome food-related road trips in Colorado! So loosen your belt, grab a friend or two, and get ready for some of the best tastes in the state along these delicious journeys:

  • The Epic 3-Day Restaurant Road Trip
  • The Ultimate Pie Shop Road Trip
  • The Hole-In-The-Wall BBQ Restaurant Road Trip