About this property
The Cottonwood River Bridge is a historic bridge across the Cottonwood River at the north edge of Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. The bridge was built in 1914 by the Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company, who bid $13,700 for its contract. It is 207 feet (63 m) long and rises 25.5 feet (7.8 m) above the river. Lead builder F. L. Rice used a concrete spandrel arch plan for the bridge, a contemporary design which has since fallen out of use. The bridge is currently closed to vehicle traffic and is used as a fishing site for a local park.
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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 85001422. It was listed on July 1, 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 Cottonwood River Bridge listed on the National Register?
Cottonwood River Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 1, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Cottonwood River Bridge?
Cottonwood River Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cottonwood River Bridge?
The period of significance for Cottonwood River Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1914.
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