About this property
The BMU Bridge over Wind River is a Parker through truss bridge located near Ethete, Wyoming, that carries Wyoming Highway 132 across the Wind River. The bridge was built circa 1935 as one of seven Parker truss bridges commissioned by the Wyoming Highway Department. It was moved to its current location in 1953–54. At 283 feet (86 m) long, the bridge is the longest single-span truss bridge still used in Wyoming. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 22, 1985.
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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 85000421. It was listed on February 22, 1985.
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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 BMU Bridge over Wind River listed on the National Register?
BMU Bridge over Wind River was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 22, 1985.
What type of historic resource is BMU Bridge over Wind River?
BMU Bridge over Wind River is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for BMU Bridge over Wind River?
The period of significance for BMU Bridge over Wind River is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1935.
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