About this property
The Parkersburg Bridge crosses the Ohio River between Parkersburg, West Virginia, and Belpre, Ohio. Designed by Jacob Linville, the bridge has 46 spans: 25 deck plate girder, 14 deck truss, 6 through truss, and 1 through plate girder. 50,000 cubic yards (38,000 m3) of stone were used for the 53 piers.
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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 82001785. It was listed on December 10, 1982.
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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 Sixth Street Railroad Bridge listed on the National Register?
Sixth Street Railroad Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Sixth Street Railroad Bridge?
Sixth Street Railroad Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sixth Street Railroad Bridge?
The period of significance for Sixth Street Railroad Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Sixth Street Railroad Bridge?
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