About this property
The Rifle Bridge, over the Colorado River in Rifle, Colorado, was built in 1909. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It is a two-span steel through truss bridge, with one 12-panel Pennsylvania truss span and one 10-panel Parker truss span.
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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 85000213. It was listed on February 4, 1985.
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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 Rifle Bridge listed on the National Register?
Rifle Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 4, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Rifle Bridge?
Rifle Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Rifle Bridge?
The period of significance for Rifle Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Rifle Bridge?
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