National Register of Historic Places

Raven Rock Road Bridge

Delaware Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Listed
October 3, 2016
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
16000691

About this property

The Raven Rock Road Bridge is a historic Pratt thru truss bridge that carries Rosemont-Raven Rock Road over Lockatong Creek in the Raven Rock section of Delaware Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. Built in 1878 by the Lambertville Iron Works, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 4, 2016, for its significance in engineering and transportation. It was listed as part of the Historic Bridges of Delaware Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Multiple Property Submission (MPS). The 129 foot (39 m) long single-span bridge was constructed with cast and wrought iron. It features the use of patented Phoenix Iron Company round riveted columns. According to the nomination form, it is the earliest use of this technology on state highways.

Location

Delaware Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
40.41626, -75.01764

Categories

ENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATION
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 Raven Rock Road Bridge listed on the National Register?

Raven Rock Road Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 2016.

What type of historic resource is Raven Rock Road Bridge?

Raven Rock Road Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Raven Rock Road Bridge?

The period of significance for Raven Rock Road Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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