This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
(footbridge)
Brookville, Pennsylvania, USA - North Fork Creek
| Bridgemeister ID: | 2084 (added 2006-06-18) |
| Name: | (footbridge) |
| Location: | Brookville, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Crossing: | North Fork Creek |
| At or Near Feature: | Dr. Walter Dick Memorial Park |
| Coordinates: | 41.168117 N 79.074767 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | Closed, February, 2021 (last checked: July, 2022) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 54.3 meters (178 feet) estimated |
Notes:
- 2021, February: Closed indefinitely after failing a safety inspection.
- 2023, October: Brookville awarded grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the replacement of the bridge. Work expected to commence in mid-2024.
Annotated Citations:
- Nelson, Alex. "Good news for the swinging bridge." Jeffersonian Democrat, 14, Apr. 2021, http://www.thecourierexpress.com/jeffersonian_democrat/good-news-for-the-swinging-bridge/article_6a72a49c-7ed2-538d-a154-d719a7650c48.html
"Borough Manager Dana Rooney provided a positive update to the swinging bridge at the Walter Dick Memorial Park, saying there is a way for council to repair the existing bridge during last Tuesday’s meeting." Article discusses the council's plan to repair the bridge, rather than replace it, and their progress engaging an engineer to approve the repairs.
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