About this property
The Republican River Pegram Truss is a bridge located near Concordia, Kansas that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a three-span through truss bridge over the Republican River on route 795, northeast of Concordia. The bridge was built in 1893 by the Edge Moor Bridge Works of Wilmington, Delaware. This bridge, originally erected as a railroad bridge, consists of a Pegram truss span between two triple-intersection Warren (lattice) truss spans. It is the only Pegram truss bridge used to carry automobile traffic in Kansas.
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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 89002190. It was listed on January 4, 1990.
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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 Republican River Pegram Truss listed on the National Register?
Republican River Pegram Truss was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 4, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Republican River Pegram Truss?
Republican River Pegram Truss is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Republican River Pegram Truss?
The period of significance for Republican River Pegram Truss is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1893.
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