About this property
Baring Bridge is a one-lane wood and steel cable suspension bridge crossing the South Fork Skykomish River in Baring, Washington, United States. It carries Index Creek Road, which connects a rural area to U.S. Route 2 in unincorporated King County. Built in 1930, it is one of only two wooden suspension bridges designed for vehicle use in Washington that remain active and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in August 2019.
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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 100004331. It was listed on August 26, 2019.
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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 Baring Bridge listed on the National Register?
Baring Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 26, 2019.
What type of historic resource is Baring Bridge?
Baring Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Baring Bridge?
The period of significance for Baring Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1930.
Can I research the history near Baring Bridge?
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