About this property
Burnsville Bridge is a historic Pratt-Through Truss bridge located at Burnsville, Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1893, by the Variety Iron Works Company or Cleveland, Ohio and crosses the Little Kanawha River. It consists of two Truss spans and one girder span. The three spans are 44 feet, 138 feet, 3 inches, and 23 feet, 9 inches. The structure is supported on two stone piers and a stone abutment.
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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 95000254. It was listed on March 17, 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 Burnsville Bridge listed on the National Register?
Burnsville Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 17, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Burnsville Bridge?
Burnsville Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Burnsville Bridge?
The period of significance for Burnsville Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1893.
Can I research the history near Burnsville Bridge?
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