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Hal W. Adams Bridge

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Hal W. Adams Bridge

Primary Photographer(s): Nathan Holth

Bridge Documented: November 16, 2014

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Facility Carried / Feature Intersected
FL-51 (Irvin Avenue) Over Suwannee River
Location
Rural (Near Mayo): Lafayette County, Florida and Suwannee County, Florida: United States
Structure Type
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Rehabilitation Date
Not Available or Not Applicable
Main Span Length
420.0 Feet (128 Meters)
Structure Length
687.0 Feet (209.4 Meters)
Roadway Width
26 Feet (7.92 Meters)
Spans
1 Main Span(s) and 8 Approach Span(s)
Inventory Number
330009

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This bridge is the only suspension bridge in Florida, and for that reason it is significant on a state level. The bridge is an icon for the area, and a visually pleasing crossing of the river. As suspension bridges go, usually being reserved for the longest of spans, this is a rare small-scale suspension bridge with a span of only 420 feet. The bridge has riveted steel towers and riveted Warren pony truss stiffening. Uncommon details include the main cable which is composed of eight separate and bare wire cables, rather than a single cable unit with wrapping as is more common. The suspenders are, depending on the panel point, either rod for longer suspenders and bar for shorter suspenders. The anchorages are of simple design with concrete holding eyebars in place which attach to the main cable. The eyebars are not enclosed as in many suspension bridges, and as such the bridge is an uncommon opportunity for visitors to actually see the anchorage's eyebars. The bridge features a series of concrete t-beam approach spans at the northern end only.

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