Fernbridge
About this property
Fernbridge is an unincorporated community at an elevation of 39 feet (12 m) in Humboldt County, California, United States, named for a historic bridge, 3 miles (4.8 km) west-northwest of Fortuna. The Fernbridge bridge is the world's longest poured concrete bridge in operation. It was the only bridge on the lower Eel River to survive the mid-century floods.
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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 87000566. It was listed on April 1, 1987.
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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 Fernbridge listed on the National Register?
Fernbridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 1, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Fernbridge?
Fernbridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fernbridge?
The period of significance for Fernbridge is recorded as the modern era.
Can I research the history near Fernbridge?
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