In 1913, the ferry was out of service for a time because ice in the river struck the ferry, causing it to sink. This raised the level of urgency for a more reliable river crossing. Grand County held a municipal bond election, and was able to raise $25,000 (1913, approximately equivalent to $550,000 in 2008) to finance the construction of a bridge.
In 1913, the ferry was out of service due to ice in the river damaging it, causing it to sink. This prompted a greater need for a more dependable river crossing. Grand County held a bond election and raised $25,000 (equivalent to approximately $550,000 in 2008) to fund the construction of a bridge.