Gillespie Dam Highway Bridge
National Register of Historic Places

Gillespie Dam Highway Bridge

Gila Bend, Maricopa County, Arizona
Listed
May 4, 1981
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
81000136

About this property

The Gillespie Dam Bridge (sometimes referred to as the Gillespie Dam Highway Bridge) is a through truss bridge spanning the Gila River in Maricopa County, in the U.S. state of Arizona. The bridge was constructed to bypass a concrete apron through the river in front of the Gillespie Dam, which was often closed due to flooding. Construction of the bridge started in 1925 and completed in 1927. From its opening until 1956, the bridge was part of U.S. Route 80 (US 80), a transcontinental highway between San Diego, California and Tybee Island, Georgia. The bridge was restored in 2012 by Maricopa County for the Arizona Centennial and now includes an educational interpretive center for visitors. The bridge became part of Historic US 80 in 2018.

Location

Gila Bend, Maricopa County, Arizona
33.22718, -112.76933

Categories

ENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATION
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Sources

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When was Gillespie Dam Highway Bridge listed on the National Register?

Gillespie Dam Highway Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 4, 1981.

What type of historic resource is Gillespie Dam Highway Bridge?

Gillespie Dam Highway Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Gillespie Dam Highway Bridge?

The period of significance for Gillespie Dam Highway Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.

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