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.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 88001642. It was listed on September 29, 1988.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
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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