About this property
The McPhaul Suspension Bridge, sometimes known as Yuma, Arizona's Bridge to Nowhere, is a suspension bridge that used to carry a section of Arizona Route 95 (AZ SR 95, which later became US 95). The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The bridge, which was named for local Yuma resident Henry Harrison McPhaul, was built over the Gila River in 1929 and replaced in 1968 when it was deemed insufficient for modern transportation needs.
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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 81000140. It was listed on August 12, 1981.
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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 McPhaul Suspension Bridge listed on the National Register?
McPhaul Suspension Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 12, 1981.
What type of historic resource is McPhaul Suspension Bridge?
McPhaul Suspension Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for McPhaul Suspension Bridge?
The period of significance for McPhaul Suspension Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1929.
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