This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

1883: Swinging

Skowhegan, Maine, USA - Kennebec River
Bridgemeister ID:1575 (added 2004-12-19)
Year Completed:1883
Name:Swinging
Location:Skowhegan, Maine, USA
Crossing:Kennebec River
References:KJ20030410
Use:Footbridge
Status:Collapsed, 1888
Main Cables:Wire (steel)

Notes:

  • KJ20030410: "[The] span collapsed in 1888: it turned out the steel cables were not all steel, they had a core of hemp, according to the history 'Skowhegan on the Kennebec'."
  • Replaced by 1888 Swinging - Skowhegan, Maine, USA.

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