Lincoln Highway Bridge (Dugway Proving Ground, Utah) facts for kids
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Lincoln Highway Bridge, May 2008
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 Lincoln Highway Bridge
Location in Utah
Lincoln Highway Bridge
Location in the United States
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| Location | In Dog Area on 2nd Street over Government Creek Dugway Proving Ground, Utah United States |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1900 |
| NRHP reference No. | 75001825 |
| Added to NRHP | May 21, 1975 |
The Lincoln Highway Bridge, also known as the Government Creek Bridge, is a special bridge in Utah, United States. It is found in the Great Salt Lake Desert. This area is part of the United States Army's Dugway Proving Ground. The bridge is important enough to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). It was once part of a planned route for the Lincoln Highway. This was a very early road meant to cross the entire United States.
About the Bridge
This bridge was built using strong, cut logs and log supports. The ends of the bridge, called abutments, were first made of stone. Later, in the 1930s, concrete was added to make them even stronger. This work was done by the Civilian Conservation Corps. This group helped people find jobs during a tough time in history.
The bridge is about 14.5 feet (4.4 meters) long and 11.5 feet (3.5 meters) wide. When it was checked in 1974, it was in pretty good shape.
History of the Bridge
Around the year 1900, a road was built across what is now the Dugway Proving Ground. In 1915, the Lincoln Highway Association (LHA) chose this road. They wanted it to be part of the Lincoln Highway. This highway was planned to connect Salt Lake City, Utah, with Ely, Nevada.
The bridge was built by workers from the Utah State Prison. It was an important part of this early plan for the national highway. However, by 1922, officials in Utah decided to use a different route. They chose a path further north through Wendover, Utah.
Even though the route changed, the Lincoln Highway Bridge is still special. It is believed to be the only important structure left from that original plan for the national highway in this area. The bridge was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 1975.
See also
In Spanish: Puente de la carretera Lincoln para niños
