Paddock Viaduct

The Paddock Viaduct, also known as the Main Street Viaduct, is a reinforced concrete bridge spanning the Trinity River in Fort Worth, Texas. Low-water crossings and ferries originally provided the only access across the Trinity River at this location, connecting the downtown area of Fort Worth with northern sections of the city. A two-lane suspension bridge, constructed near this site in the 1890s, proved inadequate for the growing population. This span, designed by the St. Louis engineering firm of Brenneke and Fay, was completed in 1914.[1] It was the first reinforced concrete arch in the nation to use self-supporting, reinforcing steel. The bridge is named in honor of B. B. Paddock, former State Legislator and Mayor of the City (1980).

Paddock Viaduct
Paddock Viaduct in 2017
Paddock Viaduct is located in Texas
Paddock Viaduct
Paddock Viaduct
Paddock Viaduct is located in the United States
Paddock Viaduct
Paddock Viaduct
LocationMain Street, Fort Worth, Texas
Coordinates32°45′36″N 97°20′5″W
Area3 acres (1.2 ha)
Built1912 (1912)
Built byHannan-Hickey Brothers[1]
EngineerBrenneke and Fay[1]
NRHP reference No.76002068[2]
TSAL No.8200000575
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMarch 15, 1976
Designated TSALJanuary 1, 1981

The bridge was built in 1913 and renovated in 1965 and 1988. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 15, 1976.[2]

  • Postcard of the predecessor Main Street Bridge, 1908
    Postcard of the predecessor Main Street Bridge, 1908
  • Postcard of the Paddock Viaduct, 1920
    Postcard of the Paddock Viaduct, 1920

See also

References
  1. Jackson, Robert W. (August 1996). "Main Street Viaduct" (PDF). Historic American Engineering Record. Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  2. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
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