About this property
Bridge No. 1132 is an open-spandrel concrete arch bridge carrying the two-lane Connecticut Route 80 across the Hammonasset River, between Killingworth and Madison, Connecticut. Built in 1934, it is one of a small number of open-spandrel concrete bridges in the state, and was noted for its aesthetics at the time of its construction. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. The bridge can be viewed from below from the Bailey Trail North; a hiking trail maintained by the Madison Land Trust.
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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 04001091. It was listed on September 28, 2004.
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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 Bridge No. 1132 listed on the National Register?
Bridge No. 1132 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 28, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Bridge No. 1132?
Bridge No. 1132 is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bridge No. 1132?
The period of significance for Bridge No. 1132 is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Bridge No. 1132?
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