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Total Bridges Found: 102

10th Street Bridge
Philip Murray Bridge
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10th Street Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 29 Panel Plate Girder Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 1,275 ft. Main Span: 725 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1933 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works, Vernon R Covell
This graceful suspension bridge is a stunning landmark that is enjoyable to cross as well as view from a distance.
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Ambassador Bridge
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I-75 Ramp / KH-3 Over Detroit River in Detroit and Windsor: Wayne County, Michigan and Essex County, Ontario, Canada and United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 7,500 ft. Main Span: 1,850 ft. Roadway: 55 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Modjeski and Masters (Ralph Modjeski)
Serving as the centerpiece landmark for Detroit and Windsor, this privately-owned bridge was once the longest suspension bridge in the world.
Androscoggin Swinging Bridge
Brunswick-Topsham Swinging Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Androscoggin River in Brunswick and Topsham: Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Main Span: 332 ft. Roadway: 6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1892 By: John A. Roebling Sons Company of Trenton, New Jersey
This suspension foot bridge has been altered many times since it was built.
Anthony Wayne Bridge
High Level Bridge
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OH-2 and OH-5 Over Maumee River, Railroad, and Streets in Toledo: Lucas County, Ohio, United States
Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,215 ft. Main Span: 785 ft. Roadway: 54 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Waddell and Hardesty of New York, New York
This is a graceful landmark suspension bridge providing a beautiful centerpiece link for Toledo, and was built in 1931.
Barton Creek Bridge
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CR-119 (Abandoned Alignment) Over Barton Creek in Rural: Erath County, Texas, United States
Metal 10 Panel Wire Cable Cable-Stayed, Fixed
Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1890 By: Runyon Bridge Company of Weatherford, Texas
Abandoned, deteriorated, and missing a deck, this is one of the oldest known cable-stayed bridges in the United States.
Bear Mountain Bridge
Purple Heart Veterans Memorial Bridge
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US-6, US-202, and Appalachian Trail Over Hudson River and Railroad (CSX) in Rural: Rockland County, New York and Westchester County, New York, United States
Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected ,
Length: 2,257 ft. Main Span: 1,632 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1924 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Terry and Tench Construction Company of New York, New York and Howard C. Baird of New York, New York
This is a spectacular suspension bridge located on an extremely scenic location.
Benjamin Franklin Bridge
Ben Franklin Bridge
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I-676 (US-30) and PATCO Over Delaware River and Streets in Philadelphia: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania and Camden County, New Jersey, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 8,170 ft. Main Span: 1,750 ft. Roadway: 77.8 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters (Ralph Modjeski)
The longest suspension span in the world when first built, this bridge remains one of the best examples of its kind in the country.
Beveridge Bridge
San Saba Suspension Bridge
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China Creek Road (CR-200) Over San Saba River in Rural: San Saba County, Texas, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 190 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1896 By: Flinn-Moyer Company of Weatherford, Texas
Although altered, this bridge remains an important bridge built by company of whom little remains.
Big Coal River Footbridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Big Coal River and CR-15/9 in Rural: Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built 1920 By: Oregonia Bridge Company of Lebanon, Ohio and F. O. Burdett
Difficult to photograph when leaves are on the trees, this is one of two nearby similar suspension footbridges of unusual design.
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Bluff Dale Bridge
Bluff Dale Suspension Bridge
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CR 149 (Berrys Creek Road) Over Paluxy River in Near Bluff Dale: Erath County, Texas, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Cable-Stayed, Fixed
Length: 519 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 10.5 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1890 By: Runyon Bridge Company of Weatherford, Texas and Edwin Elijah Runyon
This bridge is the oldest cable-stayed bridge in Texas and one of the oldest known in the country.
Brandywine Creek Footbridge
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Non-Motorized Path Over Brandywine Creek in Wilmington: New Castle County, Delaware, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
This is an uncommon and attractive suspension bridge built to carry pedestrian traffic.
Briceburg Suspension Bridge
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Bull Creek Road (Briceburg Road) Over Merced River in Rural: Mariposa County, California, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 163 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 10.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1926 By: Unknown
This is a very unusual small-scale example of a riveted steel suspension bridge.
Brilliant Suspension Bridge
Doukhobor Suspension Bridge
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Brilliant Road (Pedestrian Walkway) Over Kootenay River in Brilliant: Central Kootenay District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal 28 Panel Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Main Span: 331 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1913 By: Local Doukhobor Workers and Cartwright, Matheson, and Company of Vancouver, British Columbia
This former highway bridge was bypassed by a newer bridge many years ago and more recently has been rehabilitated for pedestrian use.
Brooklyn Bridge
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Adams Street Over East River in New York: Brooklyn, New York and Manhattan, New York, United States
Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 5,989 ft. Main Span: 1,596 ft. Roadway: 59.7 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1883 By: New York Bridge Company, Edge Moor Iron Company, J. Lloyd Haigh, and Others and Washington Augustus Roebling, John Augustus Roebling, and Others
This stunning bridge has been called the most influential bridge in U.S. history.
Byram Swinging Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway (Swinging Bridge Road) Over Pearl River in Byram: Hinds County, Mississippi and Rankin County, Mississippi, United States
Metal Swinging Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 360 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1905 By: Unknown and Schuster and Jacob of Fayette, Mississippi
This is a large swinging style suspension bridge with riveted, latticed, and laced suspension towers and it has been preserved for pedestrian use.
Caldwell Bridge
H. Wallace Caldwell Memorial Bridge, Swinging Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Des Plaines River in Riverside: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 170 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1940 By: William J. Howard Company of Chicago, Illinois
This suspension footbridge has a somewhat modern appearance, due to the use of early welded construction and possible deck and railing alterations.
Cầu Thác Dray Nur Bridge (Dray Nur Waterfall Bridge)
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Srepok River (Sông Serepôk) (sông Đăk Krông) in Buôn Ma Thuột: Đắk Nông Province (Tỉnh Đắk Nông) and Đắk Lắk Province (Tỉnh Đắk Lắk), Vietnam (Việt Nam)
Metal Swinging Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a very simply constructed suspension footbridge.
Chautauqua Park Swinging Bridge Number 1
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Vermillion River in Pontiac: Livingston County, Illinois, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 190 ft. Roadway: 4 ft.
Built 1898 By: Joliet Bridge and Iron Company of Joliet, Illinois
One of two similar suspension foot bridges in this park.
Chautauqua Park Swinging Bridge Number 2
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Vermillion River in Pontiac: Livingston County, Illinois, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Roadway: 4 ft.
Built 1898 By: Joliet Bridge and Iron Company of Joliet, Illinois
One of two similar suspension foot bridges in this park.
Chelsea Bridge
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A3216 (Queenstown Road, Chelsea Bridge Road) Over River Thames in London: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Metal Plate Girder Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 698 ft. Main Span: 352 ft. Roadway: 45 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1937 By: Holloway Brothers of London, England and London County Council Engineers and Thomas Peirson Frank
This bridge is a very rare example of a self-anchored suspension bridge.
Croswell Swinging Bridge
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Park Path Over Black River in Croswell: Sanilac County, Michigan, United States
Metal Swinging Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Main Span: 139 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1905 By: Unknown
A well-known local attraction is this strange, heavily modified foot bridge, one of the only remaining historic bridges in the county.
Deer Isle Bridge
Deer Isle - Sedgwick Bridge
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ME-15 (Little Deer Isle Road, Byards Point Road) Over Eggemoggin Reach in Rural: Hancock County, Maine, United States
Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,505 ft. Main Span: 1,080 ft. Roadway: 23.6 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1939 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and Robinson and Steinman of New York, New York
The original imperfect design of this highly significant bridge documents the evolving skills of famous engineer David Steinman.
Delaware Aqueduct
Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct
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Delaware Drive (Former Delaware and Hudson Canal) Over Delaware River in Rural: Sullivan County, New York and Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 535 ft. Main Span: 141 ft. Roadway: 11.5 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1848 By: John A. Roebling and John A. Roebling and Russel F. Lord
One of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States, this bridge is also noted for its design as an aqueduct, although today it is used as a traditional bridge.
Dunvegan Bridge
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AB-2 Over Peace River in Dunvegan: Fairview District, Alberta, Canada
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 2,375 ft. Main Span: 905 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1960 By: and V. E. McCune
This is a late but beautiful example of a medium size suspension bridge.
East Williamson Footbridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Williamson: Mingo County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
Abandoned with the approach stairway removed, this footbridge appears to have connected the buildings of a railyard to a residential area of Williamson.
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Elkhurst Swinging Bridge
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CR-22 Over Elk River in Elkhurst: Clay County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 424 ft. Main Span: 192 ft. Roadway: 8.2 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1930 By: Unknown
Slated for demolition despite support from locals, this bridge is a large and rare example of a swinging type suspension bridge in West Virginia.
Erzsébet híd (Elisabeth Bridge)
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Szabad sajtó út Over Danube River (Duna) in Budapest: Pest County, Central Hungary (Pest megye, Magyarország), Hungary (Magyarország)
Metal Plate Girder Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,242 ft. Main Span: 951 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1964 By: Ganz–MÁVAG and Sávoly Pál
Unlike the other bridges destroyed in the war, this was one bridge which was replaced with a new bridge that did not resemble the destroyed bridge.
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Fort Steuben Bridge
Stanton Bridge
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Freedom Way Over Ohio River in Steubenville and Weirton: Jefferson County, Ohio and Brooke County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 1,585 ft. Main Span: 689 ft. Roadway: 20.25 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1928 By: Dravo Contracting Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Clarence W. Hudson
Despite its impressive size, and beautiful design, this awe-inspiring bridge is going to be demolished!
Forth Road Bridge
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A9000 Over Firth of Forth in Queensferry and North Queensferry: City of Edinburgh, Scotland and Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom
Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 8,241 ft. Main Span: 3,301 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1964 By: Sir William Arrol and Company of Glasgow, Scotland and Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Company of Darlington, England and Freeman Fox and Partners and Mott, Hay and Anderson of London, England
This was the longest suspension bridge in the world outside of the United States when it was completed.
Foster Park Footbridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over St. Marys River in Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1920 By: Unknown
This unusual suspension foot bridge is noted for its retention of original riveted stiffening truss.
Foy Bridge
H. C. C. Bridge Number 328
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Pedestrian Walkway Over River Wye (Afon Gwy) in Ross-on-Wye: West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss,
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown and Rowell and Company of Westminster, England
Hidden in the countryside is this classic suspension footbridge with finials on the towers.
Garfield Park Footbridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Garfield Park Lagoon in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bridge appears to be fairly old, yet appears to have a similar design as an even older suspension bridge.
Gateway Bridge
South Bridge
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US-30 (8th Avenue and Clinton Road) Over Mississippi River and Railroad in Clinton and Fulton: Clinton County, Iowa and Whiteside County, Illinois, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 4,165 ft. Main Span: 644 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1956 By: Allied Structural Steel Company of Chicago, Illinois and Clinton Bridge and Iron Works of Clinton, Iowa and Modjeski and Masters
This graceful mid-20th Century suspension bridge is noted for only having a single suspended span.
George Washington Bridge
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I-95 and US-1 Over Hudson River in Fort Lee and New York: Bergen County, New Jersey and Manhattan, New York, United States
Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 4,980 ft. Main Span: 3,500 ft. Roadway: 119 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Othmar Ammann
This utterly massive bridge carries an incredible amount of traffic and was the longest span in the world when built.
Golden Gate Bridge
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US-101 and CA-1 Over San Francisco Bay in San Francisco and Sausalito: San Francisco County, California and Marin County, California, United States
Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Braced Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 8,981 ft. Main Span: 4,200 ft. Roadway: 62 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1937 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Charles Alton Ellis and Joseph Strauss
This enormous suspension bridge is one of the most famous and beloved bridges on the planet.
Grand Auglaize Swinging Bridge
Brumley Swinging Bridge, Glaize Bridge
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Swinging Bridges Road Over Grand Auglaize Creek in Rural: Miller County, Missouri, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 500 ft. Main Span: 414 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1922 By: Joseph A. Dice
This is one of the longest and most unaltered of the few remaining extremely significant Missouri swinging bridges.
Grand Tower Pipeline Bridge
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Pipeline Over Mississippi River in Grand Tower and Wittenberg: Jackson County, Illinois and Perry County, Missouri, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 3,690 ft. Main Span: 2,162 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1955 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Matthews and Kenan of San Antonio, Texas
This unusual riveted pipeline suspension bridge is one of several similar such bridges in the country.
Greig Street Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway (Greig Street) Over River Ness in Inverness: Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 335 ft. Main Span: 201 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1881 By: Rose Street Foundry of Inverness, Scotland and C. R. Manners
This suspension footbridge is noted for its ornamental towers.
Hagwilget Bridge
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BC-62 Over Bulkley River (Hagwilget Canyon) in Rural: Kitimat-Stikine District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Main Span: 460 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown and A. L. Carruthers
This impressive suspension bridge is considered one of the highest bridges in North America.
Hal W. Adams Bridge
Mayo Bridge
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FL-51 (Irvin Avenue) Over Suwannee River in Rural (Near Mayo): Lafayette County, Florida and Suwannee County, Florida, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 687 ft. Main Span: 420 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1947 By: L.J. and W.J. Cobb Construction Company of Tampa, Florida and Nashville Bridge Company of Nashville, Tennessee and Florida State Road Department
This unusual, relatively short-span suspension bridge is the only suspension bridge in Florida.
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I-74 Bridges
Iowa-Illinois Memorial Bridge
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I-74 Over Mississippi River in Bettendorf and Moline: Scott County, Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 5,018 ft. Main Span: 740 ft. Roadway: 23.3 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1935 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Modjeski and Masters (Ralph Modjeski)
One built in 1935 and one built in 1960, this unique pair of amazingly identical suspension bridges also has an impressive continuous pony truss approach system.
Infirmary Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over River Ness in Inverness: Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 273 ft. Main Span: 173 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1881 By: W. Smith and Son and Ness Iron Works of Inverness, Scotland and C. R. Manners
This is one of a couple suspension footbridges found in Inverness.
John A. Roebling Sons Upper Wire Works Office Bridge
Test Suspension Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway (Abandoned) Over Ground in Trenton: Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 50 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: John A. Roebling Sons Company of Trenton, New Jersey
Although it does not appear to be original materials, it is believed this bridge represents the original intent of John A. Roebling's Sons to display a tiny suspension bridge as an integral part of their wire works.
Keeseville Suspension Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway (Clinton Street) Over Ausable River in Keeseville: Clinton County, New York and Essex County, New York, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Main Span: 240 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1888 By: Berlin Iron Bridge Company of East Berlin, Connecticut
An unusual deviation from the usual type of bridge its builder built, this is also a rare example of an old and unaltered suspension foot bridge.
Kellams Bridge
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Kellams Bridge Road (PA-1018) Over Delaware River in Rural: Sullivan County, New York and Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 385 ft. Main Span: 384 ft. Roadway: 11.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1889 By: David Kellam
Although most of the bridge seen today actually dates to 1936, this small scale suspension bridge is noted for its unusual design which features a main cable that dips below the deck of the bridge.
Kewanee Swinging Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Levisa Fork in Rural: Pike County, Kentucky, United States
Metal Swinging Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bridge is a representative example of a crude swinging bridge built to provide pedestrian access to remote areas in the mountains.
Kingston - Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
Wurts Street Bridge
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Wurts Street Over Rondout Creek in Kingston and Port Ewen: Ulster County, New York, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 1,063 ft. Main Span: 705 ft. Roadway: 23.3 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1921 By: Terry and Tench of New York, New York and Holton D. Robinson, Daniel E. Moran, and William H. Yates
This impressive suspension bridge is the oldest in the Hudson River valley region and is noted for its unusual stiffening truss.
Lillooet Old Bridge
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Old Bridge Road Over Fraser River in Lillooet: Squamish-Lillooet District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 528 ft. Main Span: 345 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1913 By: Unknown and Waddell and Harrington of Kansas City, Missouri
This old suspension bridge was bypassed and has been preserved for non-vehicular use.
Lions Gate Bridge
First Narrows Bridge
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BC-1A and BC-99 (Lions Gate Bridge Road) Over Burrard Inlet in Vancouver and West Vancouver: Greater Vancouver District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 5,981 ft. Main Span: 1,552 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1938 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec and Monsarrat and Pratley of Montréal, Québec (Charles Nicholas Monsarrat and Philip Louis Pratley)
This monumental and famous bridge retains its landmark status, despite severe alteration of the design of the bridge through loss of the original stiffening truss.
Little Coal River Footbridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Little Coal River and CR-13/1 in Rural: Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built 1920 By: Oregonia Bridge Company of Lebanon, Ohio and F. O. Burdett
Difficult to photograph when leaves are on the trees, this is one of two nearby similar suspension footbridges of unusual design.
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Little Niangua Swinging Bridge
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MO-J Over Little Niangua River in Rural: Camden County, Missouri, United States
Metal Plate Girder Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 524 ft. Main Span: 225 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1932 By: Clinton Bridge and Iron Works of Clinton, Iowa and Missouri State Highway Commission
This bridge is one of only four surviving self-anchored suspension bridges in the country!
Mackinac Bridge
Big Mac / Mighty Mac
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I-75 Over Straits of Mackinac in Mackinaw City and St. Ignace: Emmet County, Michigan and Mackinac County, Michigan, United States
Metal 96 Panel Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 19,249 ft. Main Span: 3,800 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1957 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and David Steinman of New York, New York
The longest bridge in the western hemisphere, and the most famous built structure in the state of Michigan.
Manhattan Bridge
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Flatbush Avenue and New York City Subway Over East River and Various Roads in New York: Brooklyn, New York and Manhattan, New York, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 6,855 ft. Main Span: 1,470 ft. Roadway: 46 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1909 By: Ryan-Parker Construction Company of New York, New York and Gustav Lindenthal, Othniel Foster Nichols, and Leon Moisseiff
The companion bridge to Brooklyn Bridge, but in its own right one of the most beautiful and impressive bridges in the country.
Market Street Bridge
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Market Street Over Ohio River in Steubenville and East Steubenville: Jefferson County, Ohio and Brooke County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,794 ft. Main Span: 680 ft. Roadway: 20.7 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1905 By: Ohio Steel Erection Company and Edwin Kirtland Morse of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This mighty suspension bridge with tunnel-like through stiffening trusses was rehabilitated.
Massena Center Bridge
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Massena - Massena Center Road (CR-42A) Over Grasse River (Grass River) in Massena Center: St. Lawrence County, New York, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 680 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1911 By: Eastern Steel Company of Pottsville, Pennsylvania and John A. Roebling Sons Company of Trenton, New Jersey and Holton D. Robinson
Designed by a famous suspension bridge engineer who was born in nearby Massena, this is a rare small-scale example of an early 20th Century suspension bridge.
Melville Pipeline Bridge
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Pipeline Over Atchafalaya River in Melville: St. Landry Parish, Louisiana and Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 3,667 ft. Main Span: 2,000 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1951 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Matthews and Kenan of San Antonio, Texas
This is a highly unusual example of a very long-span pipeline bridge and it features unusual design.
Mid-Hudson Bridge
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge
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US-44 and NY-55 Over Hudson River and Various Streets and Railroads in Poughkeepsie and Highland: Dutchess County, New York and Ulster County, New York, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch,
Length: 4,201 ft. Main Span: 1,495 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ralph Modjeski and Daniel E. Moran
Designed by famous engineer Ralph Modjeski, this amazingly beautiful bridge is noted for its unique tower design and its location over the scenic Hudson River.
Milford Suspension Bridge
Swing Bridge
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Bridge Street (Pedestrian Walkway) Over Souhegan River in Milford: Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 200 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1889 By: Berlin Iron Bridge Company of East Berlin, Connecticut
This highly ornate suspension footbridge is one of only two known surviving suspension footbridges in the country built by the famous Berlin Iron Bridge Company.
Mill Creek Swinging Bridge
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Swinging Bridges Road Over Mill Creek in Rural: Miller County, Missouri, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 135 ft. Main Span: 96 ft. Roadway: 11.2 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1925 By: Joseph A. Dice
Although extensively altered, this is one of the few remaining of the unique Missouri swinging bridges.
Mount Hope Bridge
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RI-114 Over Mount Hope Bay in Bristol: Newport County, Rhode Island and Bristol County, Rhode Island, United States
Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 4,858 ft. Main Span: 1,200 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1929 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Robinson and Steinman of New York, New York and William G. Grove
This is one of the most beautiful bridges in New England, designed by famous engineer David Steinman.
Newell Bridge
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Golding Street Over Ohio River in East Liverpool and Newell: Columbiana County, Ohio and Hancock County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 1,590 ft. Main Span: 742 ft. Roadway: 20.7 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1905 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Edwin Kirtland Morse of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This spectacular structure is among the last remaining suspension bridges on the Ohio River.
Newport Bridge
Claiborne Pell Bridge
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RI-138 Over East Passage Narragansett Bay in Newport: Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 11,248 ft. Main Span: 1,600 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1969 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Quade and Douglas of New York City, New York
This is the younger of two impressive suspension bridges in this area.
Newport Transporter Bridge (Pont Gludo Casnewydd)
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Stephenson Street Over River Usk (Afon Wysg) in Newport (Casnewydd): Newport (Casnewydd), Wales (Cymru), United Kingdom
Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Movable: Transporter
Length: 774 ft. Main Span: 645 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1906 By: Alfred Thorne of London, England and Ferdinand Arnodin and Robert H. Haynes
One of only two operable transporter bridges in the United Kingdom, this bridge is a combination of suspended and cable-stayed designs.
Ogdensburg-Prescott Bridge
Seaway Skyway Bridge
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NY-812 Over St. Lawrence River (Fleuve Saint-Laurent) in Prescott and Ogdensburg: Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario and St. Lawrence County, New York, Canada
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 7,385 ft. Main Span: 1,143 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1960 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters
Designed and built by prolific firms, this monumental bridge has a curved design and a variety of span types.
Old Alexandra Bridge
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Old Cariboo Highway Over Fraser River in Rural: Fraser Valley District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1926 By: Joseph W. Trutch
This is a fairly old example of a suspension bridge that retains excellent historic integrity and has been left in place for pedestrian use.
Pauley Bridge
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Meadowview Drive Over Levisa Fork in Pikeville: Pike County, Kentucky, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 500 ft. Main Span: 383 ft. Roadway: 10.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1936 By: Works Progress Administration Forces and O. S. Batten
Featuring imposing stone towers, this major Works Progress Administration bridge has been preserved for pedestrian use.
Pease River Wagon Bridge Tower
Vernon Suspension Bridge Tower
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US-287 (Abandoned Alignment) Over Pease River in Vernon: Wilbarger County, Texas, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 1,540 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built By: Weatherford Machine and Foundry Company (Mitchell and Pigg)
This page documents the single surviving tower of a long-lost suspension bridge.
Pont Charles-Albert (Charles Albert Bridge)
Pont de la Caille
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D3B Over Les Usses in Allonzier-la-Caille: Haute-Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 630 ft. Main Span: 630 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1839 By: Unknown and Émile Fulrand Belin
This ancient suspension bridge is noted for its height above the river and its unique towers that look like part of a castle.
Pont de Grand-Mère (Grand-Mère Bridge)
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QC-153 Over Rivière Saint-Maurice in Grand-Mère (Shawinigan): Mauricie, Québec, Canada
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,102 ft. Main Span: 950 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: Canadian Bridge Company of Walkerville, Ontario and Fraser, Brace and Company, Limited and Robinson and Steinman of New York, New York, and Philip Louis Pratley
This suspension bridge has a distinctive appearance due to its low-level crossing of this river, and was noted as the first suspension bridge to use prestresssed rope strand cable.
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Pont de l'Île-d'Orléans (Île d'Orléans Bridge)
Pont de l'Île
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QC-368 Over St. Lawrence River (Fleuve Saint-Laurent) (North Channel) in Quebec City (Ville de Québec) and Saint-Pierre-de-l'Île-d'Orléans: Capitale-Nationale, Québec, Canada
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 5,700 ft. Main Span: 1,059 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1935 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec and Monsarrat and Pratley of Montréal, Québec (Charles Nicholas Monsarrat and Philip Louis Pratley)
This iconic heritage landmark was the first all-Canadian built long-span suspension bridge, and now the only remaining unaltered, example of a distinctive design of suspension bridge built in Canada.
Pont de la Chute Montmorency (Montmorency Falls Bridge) (Towers Only)
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Rivière Montmorency in Québec City and Boischatel: Capitale-Nationale, Québec, Canada
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 300 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1856 By: Unknown
Only the stone towers of a long-lost suspension bridge remain, with a modern suspension bridge spanning today.
Pont Pierre-Laporte (Pierre Laporte Bridge)
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Autoroute 73 (Autoroute Robert-Cliche) Over St. Lawrence River (Fleuve Saint-Laurent) in Québec City and Lévis: Capitale-Nationale, Québec and Chaudiére-Appalaches, Québec, Canada
Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 4,461 ft. Main Span: 2,190 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1970 By: Unknown and Parsons Brinckerhoff of New York, New York and Demers, Vaudry, Gronquist
This bridge pales in significance next to the famous Pont de Québec it parallels, however it is notable as the longest suspension span in Canada.
Pont suspendu de Beauharnois (Beauharnois Suspension Bridge)
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QC-132 (Boulevard Edgar-Hébert) Over Canal de Beauharnois in Beauharnois: Montérégie, Québec, Canada
Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 580 ft. Main Span: 580 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1951 By: Unknown
This is a suspension bridge built ca. 1951 next to an enormous hydroelectric power plant.
Queens Park Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over River Dee in Chester: North West, England, United Kingdom
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 455 ft. Main Span: 275 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1923 By: David Rowell and Company of Westminster, England and W. H. Brocklesby of Birkenhead, England and Charles Greenwood
This suspension footbridge features attractive lattice in its design and also includes a few approach spans.
Regency Suspension Bridge
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CR-433 Over Colorado River in Rural: Mills County, Texas and San Saba County, Texas, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 403 ft. Main Span: 344 ft. Roadway: 14.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1939 By: Austin Bridge Company of Dallas, Texas
Texas has very few suspension bridges, and as such this bridge stands out as rare in the state.
Revelstoke Bridge
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TC-1 (BC-23) Over Columbia River in Revelstoke: Columbia-Shuswap District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 990 ft. Main Span: 600 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1961 By: Western Bridge and Steel Fabricators Limited of Vancouver, British Columbia
This attractive bridge has an unusual suspension configuration.
Richfield County Park Footbridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Flint River in Rural: Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 90 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1938 By: Unknown
This suspension footbridge with stone faced concrete towers is significant as an unusual design, and for its association with Depression-era relief programs.
Riegelsville Bridge
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Delaware Road Over Delaware River in Riegelsville: Warren County, New Jersey and Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 577 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1904 By: John A. Roebling Sons Company of Trenton, New Jersey
This multi-suspension-span bridge is a remarkable structure that is truly unique.
Roebling Bridge
Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge
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Multiple Roads/Routes Over Ohio River in Cincinnati and Covington: Hamilton County, Ohio and Kenton County, Kentucky, United States
Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 2,162 ft. Main Span: 1,057 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1866 By: John A. Roebling Sons Company of Trenton, New Jersey and John A. Roebling
One of the most historically significant suspension bridges in the country, this 1866 wonder was built by John Roebling!
San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge
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I-80 Over San Francisco Bay in San Francisco and Oakland: San Francisco County, California and Alameda County, California, United States
Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Modified Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 22,655 ft. Main Span: 2,310 ft. Roadway: 58 ft. Main Spans: 9
Built 1936 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Charles Henry Purcell, Charles E. Andrew, and Glen Woodruff
Both a suspension bridge and a cantilever truss bridge, and one of the largest and most important historic bridges in the country, half of this bridge was demolished!
Seaway International Bridge
South Channel Bridge
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Seaway International Bridge Road Over St. Lawrence River (Fleuve Saint-Laurent) South Channel in Cornwall: St. Lawrence County, New York and Stormont Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario, Canada and United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 3,480 ft. Main Span: 895 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1958 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This graceful suspension bridge was built as part of a two-bridge system that carries traffic between the United States and Canada.
Severn Bridge (Pont Hafren)
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M48 Over River Severn (Afon Hafren) and River Wye (Afon Gwy) in Rural: South West, England and Monmouthshire (Sir Fynwy), Wales (Cymru), United Kingdom
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Wire Cable Cable-Stayed, Fixed
Length: 5,227 ft. Main Span: 3,240 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1966 By: Sir William Arrol and Company of Glasgow, Scotland and Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Company of Darlington, England and Freeman Fox and Partners and Mott, Hay and Anderson of London, England
This bridge is one of the major suspension bridges in the United Kingdom.
Sewells Road Bridge
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Sewells Road Over Rouge River in Toronto: Toronto City, Ontario, Canada
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 160 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1912 By: Unknown and Frank Barber of Toronto, Ontario
Although severely altered, this is an unusual example of a short span suspension bridge.
Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge
Maysville - Aberdeen Bridge
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Business US-62 and US-68 Over Ohio River and Various Streets in Maysville and Aberdeen: Mason County, Kentucky and Brown County, Ohio, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,866 ft. Main Span: 1,060 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: John A. Roebling Sons Company of Trenton, New Jersey and Modjeski and Masters
This beautiful bridge and work of famous engineers Modjeski and Masters is also one of the few surviving suspension bridges on the Ohio River
St. Johns Bridge
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US-30 Bypass (Philadelphia Avenue) Over Willamette River in Portland: Multnomah County, Oregon, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,609 ft. Main Span: 1,207 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: Wallace Bridge and Structural Steel Company of Seattle, Washington and Robinson and Steinman of New York, New York
This iconic bridge is one of the most beautiful suspension bridges in the country.
Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Sturdy Gertie
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WA-16 Westbound Over Tacoma Narrows in Tacoma: Pierce County, Washington, United States
Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Warren Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 5,978 ft. Main Span: 2,800 ft. Roadway: 46.3 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: Bethlehem Pacific Coast Steel Company and Charles E. Andrew and Dexter R. Smith
This bridge replaced the infamous Galloping Gertie bridge which collapsed, and both bridges are discussed on this page.
Tamar Bridge
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A38 Over River Tamar in Saltash and Plymouth: South West, England, United Kingdom
Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 1,848 ft. Main Span: 1,099 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1962 By: Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Company of Darlington, England and Mott, Hay and Anderson of London, England
This is a good example of a mid 20th century suspension bridge, and it has been widened.
Thousand Islands Bridge
North Channel (Canadian) Bridge
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KH-137 Over St. Lawrence River (Fleuve Saint-Laurent) North Channel in Rural: Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada
Metal Plate Girder Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 3,330 ft. Main Span: 750 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1938 By: Canadian Bridge Company of Walkerville, Ontario and Robinson and Steinman of New York, New York
This northern portion of the Thousand Islands Bridge system has a remarkable span variety including truss, suspension, and arch!
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Thousand Islands Bridge
South Channel (American) Bridge
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I-81 Over St. Lawrence River (Fleuve Saint-Laurent) South Channel in Rural: Jefferson County, New York, United States
Metal Plate Girder Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 4,500 ft. Main Span: 800 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1937 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Robinson and Steinman of New York, New York
This southern portion of the Thousand Islands Bridge system features the largest span of the bridge system.
Triborough Bridge
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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I-278 Over East River, Harlem River, Bronx Kills, and Various Streets in New York: The Bronx, New York and Queens, New York and Manhattan, New York, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive)
Length: 13,111 ft. Main Span: 1,380 ft. Roadway: 90.6 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1936 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Othmar Ammann
This enormous and unique bridge is best thought of as three bridges combined into one giant Y-shaped bridge.
Tuckasegee Swinging Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Tuckaseigee River in Rural: Jackson County, North Carolina, United States
Metal Swinging Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 270 ft. Main Span: 135 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built By: Roanoke Bridge Company of Roanoke, Virginia (Builder of Salvaged Parts)
This suspension footbridge is noted for its three tower design and use of salvaged bridge parts for the towers.
Two Cent Bridge
Ticonic Foot Bridge
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Temple Street (Pedestrian Walkway) Over Kennebec River in Waterville: Kennebec County, Maine, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Span: 400 ft. Roadway: 6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1903 By: Berlin Construction Company of Berlin Connecticut and Edwin Dwight Graves of Hartford, Connecticut
This is a very impressive and significant swinging style pedestrian suspension foot bridge.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
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I-278 (Staten Island Expressway and Brooklyn - Queens Expressway) Over The Narrows in New York: Brooklyn, New York and Staten Island, New York, United States
Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 7,934 ft. Main Span: 4,260 ft. Roadway: 73.8 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1961 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Othmar Ammann
This enormous bridge had the longest suspension span in the world when completed.
Victoria Bridge
Aberlour Suspension Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over River Spey in Aberlour: Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 287 ft. Main Span: 287 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1900 By: James Abernethy and Company of Aberdeen, Scotland
This bridge is noted for its lack of alteration, its span length, and impressive towers.
Waco Suspension Bridge
Bridge Street Bridge
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Bridge Street Over Brazos River in Waco: McLennan County, Texas, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Span: 475 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1870 By: John A. Roebling Sons Company of Trenton, New Jersey and Thomas M. Griffith
Mostly rebuilt in 1914, retaining a few portions of the previous 1870 bridge, this magnificent structure is a preserved Waco landmark and an important historic bridge.
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Waldo-Hancock Bridge
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US-1 Over Penobscot River in Bucksport: Hancock County, Maine and Waldo County, Maine, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,042 ft. Main Span: 800 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Robinson and Steinman of New York, New York
It is a disgrace that Maine allowed a high quality bridge designed by famous David B. Steinman to deteriorate beyond repair.
Warsaw Upper Bridge
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Swinging Bridge Road (Old MO-7) Over Osage River in Warsaw: Benton County, Missouri, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 600 ft. Main Span: 510 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1928 By: Joseph A. Dice
This is the largest and only preserved example of Joseph Dice's unique primitive but durable suspension bridges.
Washington Park Bridge
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Park Path Over Root River in Racine: Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown and Jens Jensen
Although altered, this is an unusual suspension foot bridge.
Wheeling Suspension Bridge
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10th Street / Virginia Street (WV-251) Over Ohio River in Wheeling: Ohio County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 1,307 ft. Main Span: 949 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1849 By: Charles Ellet
This is the most significant pre-Civil War bridge in the United States!
Williamsburg Bridge
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Delancey Street and New York City Subway Over East River in New York: Brooklyn, New York and Manhattan, New York, United States
Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 7,308 ft. Main Span: 1,600 ft. Roadway: 76 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1903 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Leffert L. Buck
The largest of the three East River suspension bridges, and a nationally significant suspension bridge with an uncommon stiffening truss.
Woodson Bridge
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CR-179 (Abandoned Alignment) Over Clear Fork Brazos River in Rural: Shackelford County, Texas, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Howe Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 312 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 13.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1896 By: Flinn-Moyer Company of Weatherford, Texas
This is one of the few surviving unique small-scale suspension bridges in Texas and is also noted for its iron Howe truss approach spans.
Yale Bridge
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WA-503 (Yale Bridge Road) Over North Fork Lewis River in Rural: Clark County, Washington and Cowlitz County, Washington, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 458 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 16.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1932 By: Gilpin Construction Company of Portland, Oregon and Harold E. Gilbert
This is a rare small-scale suspension bridge that is also noted for its lack of alteration.

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