Park Avenue Bridge (Clifton, Arizona)

The Park Avenue Bridge in Clifton, Arizona brings Park Avenue over the San Francisco River and was long the one link between east and west sides of the town.[2] It is a historic through truss bridge, built during 1917–18, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It has also been known as Clifton Bridge and as Riley Bridge.[1]

Not to be confused with Park Avenue Viaduct.

Park Avenue Bridge
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	Park Ave. over the San Francisco River, Clifton, Arizona
Coordinates	33°3′22″N 109°17′55″W
Area	0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built	1917-18
Built by	Midland Bridge Co.; Illinois Steel Co.
Architectural style	Through Truss Bridge
MPS	Vehicular Bridges in Arizona MPS
NRHP reference No.	88001661[1]
Added to NRHP	September 30, 1988

It is significant historically as the only pinned Parker vehicular truss in the state of Arizona. At the time of its NRHP listing, in 1988, it was in original condition including having a creosoted timber deck.[2]

It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1988. It was also included as a contributing structure within the Clifton Townsite Historic District, a historic district listed on the NRHP in 1990.[1]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. Clayton B. Fraser (April 1, 1987). "HABS/HAER Inventory: Park Avenue Bridge (Clifton Bridge, Riley Bridge)". National Park Service. and accompanying photo