Cultural, Historic, Archaeological, and Scenic Resources

Ongoing Research:

Evaluate Techniques and Methodologies to Rehabilitate Historic Bridges

Performer(s): Louis Berger and Assoc., Inc.
Sponsor(s): FHWA

For more information:

Bruce Eberle. FHWA , HEPH-20; 400 Seventh St., SW., Washington, DC 20590;
Tel: 202-366-2060; Fax: 202-366-3409; Email: bruce.eberle@fhwa.dot.gov.

Abstract

This is a collection of environmental processes and practices that could result in the rehabilitation of historic bridges. This information will be useful as a resource for those seeking to rehabilitate historic bridges.

Completed Research:

Building on the Past, Traveling to the Future: A Preservationist’s Guide to the ISTEA Transportation Enhancement Provision (Completed 1995)

Sponsor(s): FHWA ; National Trust for Historic Preservation

To order:

Megan Betts. National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse, 1100-17th St., NW., Washington, DC 20036;
Tel: 888-388-6832; Fax: 202-466-3742;
URL: http://www.enhancements.org/ or http://www.railtrails.org/ntec/.

Abstract

This is a user-friendly guide to transportation enhancement, describing its history, eligible project categories, current requirements, what to expect when applying for funds, and State contact persons. About half of the book describes the wide variety of historic preservation projects completed as part of the transportation enhancement activities of State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and the FHWA. The booklet demonstrates what can be accomplished by State DOTs and local groups and emphasizes that historic preservation can help revitalize communities and stimulate economic growth. This guide was developed through a cooperative agreement with the National Trust.