National Register of Historic Places

Norfolk Southern Six Mile Bridge No. 58

Lynchburg, Amherst County, Virginia
Listed
October 11, 1995
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
95001175

About this property

Norfolk Southern Six Mile Bridge No. 58, also known as Six Mile Bridge, is a historic Pratt truss railroad bridge located near Lynchburg in Amherst County and Campbell County, Virginia. The bridge was originally constructed around 1853. It was rebuilt or modified in 1866, 1870, 1886, 1899, 1920, 1934, and 1957 to accommodate ever-increasing rail traffic and heavier loads. The original bridge was built by the South Side Railroad during the construction of its line between Petersburg and Lynchburg, and later maintained by the Norfolk Southern Railway. During the American Civil War, the bridge and the rail approach to Lynchburg was protected by Fort Riverview. It provided rail service between 1853 and 1972. It has been owned by the Mount Athos Regional Museum and Information Center, Inc., since 1993. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

Location

Lynchburg, Amherst County, Virginia
37.39320, -79.06106

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Norfolk Southern Six Mile Bridge No. 58 listed on the National Register?

Norfolk Southern Six Mile Bridge No. 58 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 11, 1995.

What type of historic resource is Norfolk Southern Six Mile Bridge No. 58?

Norfolk Southern Six Mile Bridge No. 58 is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Norfolk Southern Six Mile Bridge No. 58?

The period of significance for Norfolk Southern Six Mile Bridge No. 58 is recorded as the industrial era.

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