About this property
The DUX Bessemer Bend Bridge was a Warren through truss bridge in Bessemer Bend, Wyoming, which carried Natrona County Road CN1-58 (Bessemer Bend Road) across the North Platte River. The bridge was built from 1921 to 1922. When nominated to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, it was one of only three Warren through truss bridges remaining on Wyoming county highways. In addition, the bridge was located at the site of a historic river crossing on the Oregon Trail. The bridge was added to the National Register 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 85000428. 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 DUX Bessemer Bend Bridge listed on the National Register?
DUX Bessemer Bend Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 22, 1985.
What type of historic resource is DUX Bessemer Bend Bridge?
DUX Bessemer Bend Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for DUX Bessemer Bend Bridge?
The period of significance for DUX Bessemer Bend Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1921.
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