Faust Street Bridge

The Faust Street Bridge has been one of the top landmarks in the city of New Braunfels for more than a century, ever since its construction in 1887. It is a simple Whipple truss bridge built in Comal County over the wide and long Guadalupe River. It was one of Texas’ first passages over water without a toll, as a huge majority of bridges at the time were operated and owned privately. In addition to being one of the most historic things to do in New Braunfels, the Faust Street Bridge was one of the first multi-span bridges of its construction, and now, it’s virtually one of the very few of its kind that remains in the state at all – as well as one of the last bridges of wrought iron to be built in the state. At first, the bridge was important for wagons and carriages drawn by horses, but it was eventually able to bring automobiles across its length. In 1978, the Faust Street Bridge was damaged in a fire and was subsequently closed. Now, pedestrians and bicycles are able to use the bridge once more. It’s lovely to cross it when the sun sets, as it is all lit up in the dark, but even during the day, the surrounding scenery is breathtaking. Address: New Braunfels, TX 78130, United States