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Bridge No 81

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Bridge No 81 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
15 min–30 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Bridge No 81 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1161909). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

Bridge No. L1409, also known as the Garvin Brook Bridge, was a historic stone arch bridge in Hillsdale Township, Minnesota, United States, built in 1895. However it was largely destroyed during the 2007 Midwest flooding, when runoff carried away everything except the arch substructure. It had been listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 for having state-level significance in the theme of engineering. It was nominated for being Minnesota's "most impressive" rural stone arch bridge, owing to its fine ashlar masonry and sizeable 45-foot (14 m) span. The bridge has been replaced by a modern structure.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Bridge No. L1409, also known as the Garvin Brook Bridge, was a historic stone arch bridge in Hillsdale Township, Minnesota, United States, built in 1895. However it was largely destroyed during the 2007 Midwest flooding, when runoff carried away everything except the arch substructure. It had been listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990 for having state-level significance in the theme of engineering. It was nominated for being Minnesota's "most impressive" rural stone arch bridge, owing to its fine ashlar masonry and sizeable 45-foot (14 m) span. The bridge has been replaced by a modern structure. It was officially delisted from the National Register in 2016.

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Background

History

Residents of Hillsdale Township petitioned Winona County for a bridge at this location in September 1894. Initially tabled, the request was later approved and plans were drafted by county surveyor Fred H. Pickles. The project went out for contract in October 1895 and local stonemason Charles Butler—with the lowest bid at $1,340—was selected. The bridge was largely completed by December of that year. However the bridge was essentially destroyed, and it has since been replaced with a modern structure.

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Coordinates
53.1358, -2.2246
Parish
Newbold Astbury
Postcode
CW12 4RT
Parliamentary constituency
Congleton
Established
1895

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridge No 81?
Bridge No 81 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW12 4RT), in the parish of Newbold Astbury.
When was Bridge No 81 built?
Built or established in 1895.
Is Bridge No 81 a listed building?
Bridge No 81 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Bridge No 81 free to visit?
Yes, Bridge No 81 is free to enter.
How do I get to Bridge No 81?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CW12 4RT. It sits within the Congleton parliamentary constituency.