About this property
Aqueduct Bridge, also known as the Coffey Bridge and Clay County Bridge #182, is a historic Pratt through truss and Pratt pony truss bridge located in Perry Township and Sugar Ridge Township, Clay County, Indiana. The original span was built by the Cleveland Bridge and Iron Company in 1880 and the second section by the Vincennes Bridge Company in 1920. It carries Towpath Road over Birch Creek.
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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 00000209. It was listed on March 15, 2000.
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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 Aqueduct Bridge listed on the National Register?
Aqueduct Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 15, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Aqueduct Bridge?
Aqueduct Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Aqueduct Bridge?
The period of significance for Aqueduct Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1880.
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