About this property
The New River Gorge Bridge is a steel arch bridge 3,030 feet (924 m) long over the New River Gorge near Fayetteville, West Virginia, in the Appalachian Mountains of the eastern United States. With an arch 1,700 feet (518 m) long, the New River Gorge Bridge was the world's longest single-span arch bridge for 26 years; it is now the seventh longest and the longest outside of China. Part of U.S. Route 19, its construction marked the completion of Corridor L of the Appalachian Development …
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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 13000603. It was listed on August 13, 2013.
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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 New River Gorge Bridge listed on the National Register?
New River Gorge Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 2013.
What type of historic resource is New River Gorge Bridge?
New River Gorge Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for New River Gorge Bridge?
The period of significance for New River Gorge Bridge is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 924.
Can I research the history near New River Gorge Bridge?
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