National Register of Historic Places

Oak Ridge Railroad Overpass

Shipman, Nelson County, Virginia
Listed
April 14, 1978
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78003033

About this property

Oak Ridge Railroad Overpass is a historic Pratt truss bridge located near Shipman, Nelson County, Virginia. It was built by the Keystone Bridge Company in 1882, and is a single-span, through Pratt truss with two wooden beam approach spans. The span length is 100 feet (30 m). The approach spans are 19 feet (5.8 m) long. It carries VA State Route 653 over the busy Norfolk Southern Washington District, part of the former Southern Main Line between Washington, D.C., and Atlanta. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It was removed and dismantled in November of 2024 and is scheduled to be replaced in November of 2025 by a modern bridge.

Location

Shipman, Nelson County, Virginia
37.70322, -78.87083

Categories

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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Ryan Hall Elementary School
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1.7 mi
Mitchell's Brick House Tavern
Early Republic
2.5 mi
Lovingston High School
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3.3 mi
Nelson County Courthouse
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4 mi
Lovingston Historic District
Civil War
4.3 mi

Nearby Battles

Hunter's Raid: Lexington to Lynchburg (Amherst County, 1864)
1864Civil War
13.2 mi

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When was Oak Ridge Railroad Overpass listed on the National Register?

Oak Ridge Railroad Overpass was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 14, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Oak Ridge Railroad Overpass?

Oak Ridge Railroad Overpass is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Oak Ridge Railroad Overpass?

The period of significance for Oak Ridge Railroad Overpass is recorded as the industrial era.

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