About this property
The Hondo River Bridge (Spanish: Puente del Río Hondo) was a historic bridge over the Hondo River in Comerío municipality, Puerto Rico. As of 1995, it was the oldest bridge truss in Puerto Rico, employing a double Warren pony truss design and unique open web transverse joists. It was originally installed in 1881 as one of three spans of the Reyes Católicos Bridge over the Plata River on the San Juan–Mayagüez road, using metal parts fabricated in Belgium.
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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 95000842. It was listed on July 18, 1995.
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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 Hondo Bridge listed on the National Register?
Rio Hondo Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Rio Hondo Bridge?
Rio Hondo Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Rio Hondo Bridge?
The period of significance for Rio Hondo Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1881.
Can I research the history near Rio Hondo Bridge?
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