Randolphville Bridge Explained

Randolphville Bridge
Location:Near 618 S. Randolphville Road, Piscataway, New Jersey
Coordinates:40.5395°N -74.4529°W
Added:September 17, 1999
Refnum:99001169
Designated Other1 Name:New Jersey Register of Historic Places
Designated Other1 Abbr:NJRHP
Designated Other1 Link:New Jersey Register of Historic Places
Designated Other1 Date:May 27, 1999
Designated Other1 Number:278[1]
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Designated Other1 Color:
  1. ffc94b

The Randolphville Bridge, also known as the South Randolphville Road Bridge over Ambrose Brook, is a historic road bridge located in the Randolphville section of the township of Piscataway in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. Completed in 1939, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 17, 1999, for its significance in engineering and transportation.[2]

History and description

The two-span arch bridge was constructed from 1938 to 1939, funded by the Works Progress Administration. It carries South Randolphville Road over the Ambrose Brook. The use of ornamental stone parapet walls with decorative caps give it a rustic look.[2] [3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Middlesex County . New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office . 13 . September 11, 2023 .
  2. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=99001169}} NRHP Nomination: Randolphville Bridge ]. Munk. Marion. Talle. Mary Anne . Jan . Tkacz . February 1999. National Park Service. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=99001169|photos=y}} Accompanying 7 photos, from 1998.].
  3. Book: New Jersey Historic Bridge Survey: Middlesex County . https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/works/environment/pdf/Historic_BR_Middlesex.pdf#page=58 . . 58 . November 12, 2002 . South Randolphville Road over Ambrose Brook.