National Register of Historic Places

Strimple's Mill Road Bridge over Lockatong Creek

Delaware Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Listed
October 3, 2016
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
16000693

About this property

The Strimple's Mill Road Bridge over Lockatong Creek is a historic Pratt thru truss bridge located in Delaware Township of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. Built in 1897 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 4, 2016, for its significance in engineering. It was listed as part of the Historic Bridges of Delaware Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Multiple Property Submission (MPS). The 93 foot (28 m) long single-span pin-connected wrought iron bridge crosses the Lockatong Creek in the northwest corner of the township. According to the nomination form, the bridge features details such as a "crow’s foot" vertical hanger and “reversed” vertical hangers.

Location

Delaware Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
40.43716, -75.01180

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 Strimple's Mill Road Bridge over Lockatong Creek listed on the National Register?

Strimple's Mill Road Bridge over Lockatong Creek was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 2016.

What type of historic resource is Strimple's Mill Road Bridge over Lockatong Creek?

Strimple's Mill Road Bridge over Lockatong Creek is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Strimple's Mill Road Bridge over Lockatong Creek?

The period of significance for Strimple's Mill Road Bridge over Lockatong Creek is recorded as the industrial era.

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