Lake Overholser Bridge
About Lake Overholser Bridge
Lake Overholser Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 2, 2004. The Register lists it for its transportation and engineering, at the local level. It was listed as part of Route 66 in Oklahoma MPS; Route 66 in Oklahoma MPS. The listing covers 1.9 acres. We have three old views of it, on this page.
What it isU.S. Route 66 in Oklahoma. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 98 MB · National Archives↗1924 to today
- 1924Built
- 2004Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2017
Lake overholser bridge 01 - 2026On the Register for 22 years
3 old views of Lake Overholser Bridge
Postcards and photographs from Bethany’s archive whose captions name it, from 2017. Tap one to see it full screen.
2017
2017Finding Lake Overholser Bridge
N. Overholser Dr., 0.5 miles west of N. Council Rd., in Bethany, OK
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Lake Overholser Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Lake Overholser Bridge
Is Lake Overholser Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 2, 2004 (Register number 04000133).
Is Lake Overholser Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Oklahoma has 18 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Bizzell Library, University of Oklahoma, 23.6 miles away.
Can you visit Lake Overholser Bridge?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Are there old photos of Lake Overholser Bridge?
Yes: three old views are on this page.
Where can I read the history of Lake Overholser Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 98 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 86510369 · Wikidata · old views from Bethany’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.