About this property
The Rio Grande Bridge at San Juan Pueblo, crossing the Rio Grande near Alcalde, New Mexico, is a Parker pony truss bridge built in 1925. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. It is a four-span bridge located about 200 yards (180 m) south of New Mexico State Road 74, about .5 miles (0.80 km) west of San Juan Pueblo.
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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 97000738. It was listed on August 13, 1997.
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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 Rio Grande Bridge at San Juan Pueblo listed on the National Register?
Rio Grande Bridge at San Juan Pueblo was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Rio Grande Bridge at San Juan Pueblo?
Rio Grande Bridge at San Juan Pueblo is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Rio Grande Bridge at San Juan Pueblo?
The period of significance for Rio Grande Bridge at San Juan Pueblo is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.
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