Colton's Crossing Bridge
Colton's Crossing Bridge | |
| NRHP reference No. | 97000186[1] |
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| Added to NRHP | February 27, 1997 |
The Colton's Crossing Bridge, in Ransom County, North Dakota near Lisbon, North Dakota, also known as Sheyenne River Bridge, was built in 1907. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1997.[1]
According to its NRHP nomination, the
bridge serves as a representative example of the pattern; it is the oldest documented bridge in [Ransom County] constructed by a long-term county bridge builder, the
through trussbridges, relatively costly structures. Through truss bridges with documented construction dates and builders, such as this one, best illustrate this important trend in North Dakota bridge construction.
It is also significant as being the oldest surviving metal truss bridge in Ransom County. It was built in 1907 for a contract price of $3,890.[2]: 7
It crosses the Sheyenne River.
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ Mark Hufstetler (December 10, 1996). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Colton's Crossing Bridge". National Park Service. and accompanying photos
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See also: National Register of Historic Places listings in Ransom County, North Dakota and List of National Historic Landmarks in North Dakota | ||
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