This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1842: Fairmount
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA - Schuylkill River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 24 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1842 |
| Name: | Fairmount |
| Also Known As: | Callowhill Street, Upper Ferry |
| Location: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Crossing: | Schuylkill River |
| Principals: | Charles Ellet |
| References: | BBR, BOB, BPL, HBE, LAB, PTS2, WHSB |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Replaced, 1875 |
| Main Cables: | Wire (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 104.2 meters (342 feet) |
Notes:
- BBR and BOB say the bridge was completed in 1841.
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