Bridgeport Bridge
National Register of Historic Places

Bridgeport Bridge

Denmark, Lee County, Iowa
Listed
May 14, 1998
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
98000533

About this property

The Bridgeport Bridge was a historic structure located near Denmark, Iowa, United States. This span was a replacement bridge for the original structure whose middle stone pier was deteriorating. The weaknesses in the old bridge were noted in 1887 and 1893.

Location

Denmark, Lee County, Iowa
40.79038, -91.36417

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 98000533. It was listed on May 14, 1998.

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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Questions about this property

When was Bridgeport Bridge listed on the National Register?

Bridgeport Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 1998.

What type of historic resource is Bridgeport Bridge?

Bridgeport Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bridgeport Bridge?

The period of significance for Bridgeport Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1887.

Can I research the history near Bridgeport Bridge?

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