The Winslow Bridge once spanned the Little Colorado River on historic Route 66 just east of Winslow, where the river had long been a daunting impediment to travelers and the crossing became a strategic juncture in the flow of travel and commerce. In the late 1800's, crossing the river by wagon required a harrowing journey, with wheels often bogged down by quicksand. In 1939, after an older bridge had become obsolete, the 26 foot-wide 2 girder Winslow Bridge was built to ease congestion. At over 800 feet long, it was one of the longest bridges in Arizona. The bridge served the transportation needs of northern Arizona for over 60 years, was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1989, and, after time had taken its toll, required replacement in 2005.