The Verde River Bridge near Paulden, Arizona, was built in 1922. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.[1]

Verde River Bridge
Coordinates34°51′50″N 112°27′32″W / 34.864°N 112.459°W / 34.864; -112.459
CarriesSullivan Lake Road
CrossesVerde River
Characteristics
DesignFilled spandrel arch
Longest span100 feet (30 m)
History
Construction end1922
Verde River Bridge
Verde River Bridge is located in Arizona
Verde River Bridge
Verde River Bridge is located in the United States
Verde River Bridge
Location2.7 mi (4.3 km) south of Paulden, Arizona on Sullivan Lake Rd.
Coordinates34°51′50″N 112°27′34″W / 34.86389°N 112.45944°W / 34.86389; -112.45944
Built1922
ArchitectArizona Highway Dept.; Lashmet, L.C.
Architectural styleFilled spandrel arch
MPSVehicular Bridges in Arizona MPS
NRHP reference No.88001639[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 30, 1988
Location
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It is a filled spandrel arch bridge with a 100-foot (30 m) span.[2][3]

It is located on Sullivan Lake Rd., what is now labelled on maps as N. Old Highway 89., about half a mile from the current crossing of Verde River by Arizona State Route 89.

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References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ P. E-13
  3. ^ Clayton B. Fraser (October 28, 1987). "National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Submission: Vehicular Bridges in Arizona" (pdf). page E-13. National Park Service.