Humboldt River Bridge facts for kids
The Humboldt River Bridge is an important bridge located in Winnemucca, Nevada. It crosses over the Humboldt River. This bridge was built in 1910 and is about 130 feet (almost 40 meters) long. It was the very first bridge in the county made with strong, reinforced concrete arches.
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Humboldt River Bridge
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| Location | N. Bridge St., over the Humboldt R., Winnemucca, Nevada |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1910 |
| Architect | Nickerson, George S. |
| Architectural style | concrete arch-deck bridge |
| NRHP reference No. | 95000322 |
| Added to NRHP | March 30, 1995 |
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A Special Bridge in Nevada
The Humboldt River Bridge is very special for a few reasons. It is one of the last two bridges of its kind still standing in Nevada. This means it shows us how bridges were built a long time ago.
How the Bridge Helped Winnemucca
The bridge also played a big part in the growth of Winnemucca in the early 1900s. It helped people and goods move across the river easily. This helped the town's economy grow and become more important.
Who Designed the Bridge?
An engineer named George S. Nickerson designed this strong and lasting bridge. His design helped create a bridge that has stood for over a hundred years.
A Historic Landmark
Because of its importance, the Humboldt River Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. This is a special list of places in the United States that are important to history.
