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Ciénega Bridge

Ciénega Bridge from directly overhead

Ciénega Bridge is an attraction in Arizona, at a modelled elevation of 1,011 m. Mica Mountain stands 2,627 m to the north-northeast, 15 miles off. The nearest named place is Agua Verde, a peak 1.9 miles away. Patagonia-Sonoita Scenic Road passes 2.7 miles off.

About

The story

bridge in Arizona listed on National Register of Historic Places

Wikidata Q16961544, referenced by the OpenStreetMap record.

The record

What the record says

Built
1921
Weight limit
40000 lbs
Getting there

How to reach it

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Coordinates32.01966, -110.64605

Overlooks nearby

Around it

Named places within 25 miles

Peaks
  • Agua Verde: 1.9 mi
  • Pistol Hill: 3.0 mi
  • Isolated: 3.9 mi
  • Cross Hill: 3.9 mi
  • Loma Alta: 6.8 mi
Parks
  • El Bosquecito Picnic Area: 2.6 mi
  • La Sevilla Picnic Area: 3.4 mi
  • Vail Park: 5.2 mi
  • Santa Rita III Park: 8.7 mi
  • Hacienda Del Oro Park: 9.6 mi
Springs
  • Davidson Spring: 5.3 mi
  • Papago Spring: 5.6 mi
  • Bobo Spring: 5.7 mi
  • Mescal Spring: 5.8 mi
  • Lion Spring: 7.0 mi
Artworks: 44
  • Foutain of Youth: 17.1 mi
  • Moments To Remember: 18.2 mi
  • McT-Rex: 19.8 mi
  • ZOO: 20.8 mi
  • Butterfly Project Installation: 22.0 mi
Nature reserves: 35
  • McKenzie Ranch Trails Park: 3.9 mi
  • Poteet Property: 6.4 mi
  • Rancho Agua Verde: 7.3 mi
  • Esmond Station: 8.5 mi
  • Rocking K: 9.9 mi
Attractions: 31
  • Anthony's: 3.2 mi
  • F4 Phantom: 8.3 mi
  • OV 10 Bronco: 17.5 mi
  • O1 Bird Dog: 17.5 mi
  • C 130: 17.5 mi
Gardens: 31
  • Desert Plants Garden: 12.3 mi
  • Rose Garden: 20.9 mi
  • Cactus and Succulent Garden: 22.0 mi
  • Word Garden: 22.0 mi
  • Xeriscape Garden: 22.0 mi
Historic sites: 22
Museums: 20
Cliffs: 9
  • Addendum Wall: 21.2 mi
  • Shallow End: 21.2 mi
  • Spine Cave: 21.3 mi
  • Superfly Sector: 21.3 mi
  • Bee Cave: 21.3 mi
Ghost towns: 6
Waterfalls: 6
  • Bridal Wreath Falls: 14.3 mi
  • Ernie's Falls: 14.8 mi
  • Tanque Verde Falls: 16.2 mi
  • Chiva Falls: 16.7 mi
  • Seven Falls: 22.5 mi
Picnic sites: 5
On the horizon

Summits around it

The highest named summits within 23.0 miles of Ciénega Bridge. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.

SummitBearingElevationDistance
Mica MountainNNE 23°2,627 m15.1 mi
Rincon PeakNE 46°2,585 m10.0 mi
DuckbillNNE 24°2,559 m14.3 mi
Spud RockNNE 22°2,553 m14.8 mi
Man HeadNNE 25°2,550 m14.3 mi
Apache PeakSE 137°2,530 m18.5 mi
Reef RockNNE 26°2,519 m14.8 mi
Florida PeakSSW 208°2,480 m23.0 mi
Conditions

When to go

Light through the year

DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox06:2718:0218:35
June solstice05:1818:5719:33
September equinox06:1217:4818:21
December solstice07:2016:4617:23

Local time (America/Phoenix).

Climate normals

Months averaging 50–80 °F: Oct–May.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg °F535661687786878581726253

1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Saguaro NP, 12 mi away.

Sources

Where this comes from

Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.

National Register of Historic Places, reference 88001642OpenStreetMapWikipediaWikidata
  • National Register of Historic Places — Cienega Bridge, reference 88001642, listed 09/30/88.

OpenStreetMap element way/620977449

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