This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1824: Lehigh Gap
Lehigh Gap, Pennsylvania, USA - Lehigh River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 22 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1824 |
| Name: | Lehigh Gap |
| Also Known As: | Palmerton |
| Location: | Lehigh Gap, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Crossing: | Lehigh River |
| Principals: | Jacob Blumer |
| References: | AAJ, CAB, DSE20000203, WHSB |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Replaced, 1933 |
| Main Cables: | Chain (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 3 |
Notes:
- Finley patent bridge.
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