About this property
The ELS Bridge over Big Wind River is a pony truss bridge located near Dubois, Wyoming, which carries Fremont County Road CN10-21 across the Big Wind River. The bridge was built circa 1920. Its design is uncommon and merges a kingpost truss with an arched chord. The materials used to build the bridge are also unusual and were likely salvaged; for instance, the arches are made from tunnel sets. 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 85000420. 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 ELS Bridge over Big Wind River listed on the National Register?
ELS Bridge over Big Wind River was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 22, 1985.
What type of historic resource is ELS Bridge over Big Wind River?
ELS Bridge over Big Wind River is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for ELS Bridge over Big Wind River?
The period of significance for ELS Bridge over Big Wind River is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1920.
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