The 11 Most Endangered Historic Places

Merritt Parkway, Fairfield County, Conn.
Celebrated for its diverse collection of decorative bridges and lush, natural landscaping, Merritt Parkway remains, 70 years after it was constructed, one of America's most scenic roads. To accommodate increased traffic on the parkway, the cash-strapped Connecticut Department of Transportation has not performed routine maintenance along the roadway's 37.5-mile stretch, and its efforts to realign roads, replace bridges and redesign interchanges have threatened the parkway's unique character.

• Natural Sites Nominated for the World Heritage List