Cienega Bridge
National Register of Historic Places

Cienega Bridge

Vail, Pima County, Arizona
Listed
September 29, 1988
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88001642

About this property

Ciénega Bridge is an open-spandrel arch bridge which crosses Ciénega Creek and the Union Pacific Railroad near Vail, Arizona. Originally constructed in 1921, the bridge was part of U.S. Route 80, a major transcontinental highway, from 1926 to 1956. Being the oldest bridge of its kind in Arizona, the Ciénega Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The bridge also holds the title of being the longest open-spandrel concrete arch bridge within the state. Currently, the bridge carries Marsh Station Road, which is part of Historic U.S. Route 80 as of 2018.

Location

Vail, Pima County, Arizona
32.01990, -110.64601

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

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1871Indian Wars
4.5 mi
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9 mi
Cienegas Creek Skirmish (1862)
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When was Cienega Bridge listed on the National Register?

Cienega Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 29, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Cienega Bridge?

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

What is the period of significance for Cienega Bridge?

The period of significance for Cienega Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1921.

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