Colton's Crossing Bridge

Colton's Crossing Bridge
Nearest city Lisbon, North Dakota
Coordinates 46°23′2″N 97°37′58″W / 46.38389°N 97.63278°W / 46.38389; -97.63278Coordinates: 46°23′2″N 97°37′58″W / 46.38389°N 97.63278°W / 46.38389; -97.63278
Area less than one acre
Built 1907
Built by Hewett Bridge Co.
Architectural style Pratt through truss, Other
MPS Historic Roadway Bridges of North Dakota MPS
NRHP Reference # 97000186[1]
Added to NRHP February 27, 1997

The Colton's Crossing Bridge near Lisbon, North Dakota, also known as Sheyenne River Bridge, was built in 1907. It was listed on the 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 Hewett Bridge Company. The bridge is also significant ... for its association with attempts by North Dakota counties to expand and improve transportation networks prior to 1926 by construction of through truss bridges, 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

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Mark Hufstetler (December 10, 1996). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Colton's Crossing Bridge" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying photos


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