National Register of Historic Places

Raritan Bridge

Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey
Listed
November 12, 1992
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
92001526

About this property

The Nevius Street Bridge is a double intersection Pratt truss bridge that once carried car traffic across the Raritan River between Hillsborough Township and Raritan Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. The bridge, described using its historic name, Raritan Bridge, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 12, 1992, for its engineering and method of construction. It is part of the Metal Truss Bridges in Somerset County Multiple Property Submission (MPS).

Location

Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey
40.56467, -74.64753

Categories

ENGINEERING
Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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When was Raritan Bridge listed on the National Register?

Raritan Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 12, 1992.

What type of historic resource is Raritan Bridge?

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

What is the period of significance for Raritan Bridge?

The period of significance for Raritan Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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