Fossil Creek Bridge, Road bridge near Strawberry, Arizona.
Fossil Creek Bridge is a reinforced concrete arch bridge that crosses the Fossil Creek drainage in central Arizona. The structure carries traffic on the road connecting communities between Tonto and Prescott National Forests.
Construction of the bridge was completed in 1924 by the Arizona Highway Department during the early period of automobile expansion across the state. The structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 for its significance in Arizona's transportation development.
The structure received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, marking its significance in Arizona's transportation development.
The bridge is accessible via Fossil Creek Road in a rural setting between the two national forests. Visitors should be aware that this is a remote location and plan accordingly for a visit.
The bridge features a reinforced arch design using techniques that were innovative for the 1920s. This construction method was relatively uncommon in rural Arizona at the time, making it a notable example of early concrete engineering.
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