About this property
The Ross Booth Memorial Bridge, historically known as the Winfield Toll Bridge, also known as, is a historic three-span cantilever Warren Truss bridge located at Winfield and Red House, Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1955, and spans the Kanawha River, carrying West Virginia Route 34. The cantilever through-truss consists of two anchor spans each 245 feet (75 m) in length and the main span 462 feet (141 m) in length between pier center lines.
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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 11000931. It was listed on December 15, 2011.
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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 Winfield Toll Bridge listed on the National Register?
Winfield Toll Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 15, 2011.
What type of historic resource is Winfield Toll Bridge?
Winfield Toll Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Winfield Toll Bridge?
The period of significance for Winfield Toll Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1955.
Can I research the history near Winfield Toll Bridge?
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