ERT Bridge over Black's Fork

ERT Bridge over Black's Fork
Nearest city Fort Bridger, Wyoming
Coordinates 41°18′6″N 110°23′29″W / 41.30167°N 110.39139°W / 41.30167; -110.39139Coordinates: 41°18′6″N 110°23′29″W / 41.30167°N 110.39139°W / 41.30167; -110.39139
Area less than one acre
Built 1920
Architectural style Warren pony truss
MPS Vehicular Truss and Arch Bridges in Wyoming TR
NRHP Reference # 85000441[1]
Added to NRHP February 22, 1985

The ERT Bridge over Black's Fork near Fort Bridger, Wyoming was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 as part of a thematic study on early 20th century steel truss bridges in Wyoming. The ERT Bridge is a Warren pony truss bridge spanning 80 feet (24 m) with a width of 15.75 feet (4.80 m). Set on concrete abutments, the ERT Bridge was built around 1920 by Uinta County. It is an example of a transitional design from locally-built bridges to standardized State designs[2]

References

  1. Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Barnhart, Bill (1985). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: Vehiculkar Truss and Arch Bridges in Wyoming" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved 13 August 2010.

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