About this property
Black Rock Bridge is a historic concrete arch bridge carrying Pennsylvania Route 113 across the Schuylkill River between Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, and Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It has five spans; three main spans are each 116 feet (35 m) long and flanked by two 103-foot-long (31 m) spans. The bridge was constructed in 1927, and features open-spandrel arches and solid concrete parapet walls.
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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 88000735. It was listed on June 21, 1988.
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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 Black Rock Bridge listed on the National Register?
Black Rock Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1988.
What type of historic resource is Black Rock Bridge?
Black Rock Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Black Rock Bridge?
The period of significance for Black Rock Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1927.
Can I research the history near Black Rock Bridge?
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