National Register of Historic Places

Riverside Swinging Bridge

Riverside, Walker County, Texas
Listed
September 11, 1979
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79003020

About this property

The Riverside Swinging Bridge, northeast of Riverside, Texas, is a swing bridge which was built in 1904. It is the last swinging railroad bridge in Texas. It brings the Missouri Pacific Railroad between Trinity County, Texas and Walker County, Texas. It was built by the International and Great Northern Railroad to cross the Trinity River. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The bridge has hardly ever swung. It was turned first during an inauguration ceremony, and was turned again in 1925 to allow debris from a flood to pass the bridge.

Location

Riverside, Walker County, Texas
30.85747, -95.39629

Categories

COMMERCEENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATION
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Riverside Swinging Bridge listed on the National Register?

Riverside Swinging Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 11, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Riverside Swinging Bridge?

Riverside Swinging Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Riverside Swinging Bridge?

The period of significance for Riverside Swinging Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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