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
Park Avenue Bridge (Clifton, Arizona) is located in Arizona
Park Avenue Bridge (Clifton, Arizona)
Park Avenue Bridge (Clifton, Arizona) is located in the United States
Park Avenue Bridge (Clifton, Arizona)
LocationPark Ave. over the San Francisco River, Clifton, Arizona
Coordinates33°3′22″N 109°17′55″W
Area0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built1917-18
Built byMidland Bridge Co.; Illinois Steel Co.
Architectural styleThrough Truss Bridge
MPSVehicular Bridges in Arizona MPS
NRHP reference No.88001661[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 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
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