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

1905: Allen Street

Kelso, Washington, USA - Cowlitz River
Bridgemeister ID:1651 (added 2005-03-19)
Year Completed:1905
Name:Allen Street
Location:Kelso, Washington, USA
Crossing:Cowlitz River
Coordinates:46.145194 N 122.913917 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:AAJ, PTS2
Use:Vehicular
Status:Collapsed, Jan. 3, 1923
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 91.4 meters (300 feet)

Notes:

  • Washed out, 1906. Rebuilt, 1907. Collapsed, 1923, killing "12 to 15 persons" when one of the cables parted with the anchorage.
  • Unusual combination bridge with a full suspension span sharing a tower with a bascule span. Many images of the bridge only show the bascule span.

External Links:


Find bridges within of this bridge's location (46.145194 N 122.913917 W)

Do you have any information or photos about this bridge that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.

Mail | Facebook | Twitter