Susitna River Bridge
National Register of Historic Places

Susitna River Bridge

Gold Creek, Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska
Listed
September 14, 1977
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77000227

About this property

The Susitna River Bridge, also known as the Gold Creek Bridge, was the longest bridge span on the United States Government Railway in Alaska. The steel 504-foot (154 m) through-truss channel spans the Susitna River. It was completed in February, 1921. The crossing of the Susitna includes two 121-ft. combination Howe truss flanking spans and two 70-foot (21 m) combination pony Howe truss end spans, with 392 feet (119 m) of trestle at the southern approach and 28 feet (8.5 m). at the northern approach, making a total length of 1,322-foot (403 m). It is located 150 miles (240 km) north of Anchorage, and 264 miles (425 km) north of the terminus at Seward. The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

Location

Gold Creek, Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska
62.76782, -149.69409

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When was Susitna River Bridge listed on the National Register?

Susitna River Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 14, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Susitna River Bridge?

Susitna River Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Susitna River Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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