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

1870: Chehocton

Hancock, New York and Wayne County, Pennsylvania, USA - East Branch Delaware River
Bridgemeister ID:284 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1870
Name:Chehocton
Location:Hancock, New York and Wayne County, Pennsylvania, USA
Crossing:East Branch Delaware River
Coordinates:41.952583 N 75.278167 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:E.F. Farrington, John A. Roebling's Sons Co.
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed, 1937
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 144.8 meters (475 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • Crossed the East Branch Delaware River on an alignment indicated by the current Old Bridge Street, between the rail crossing and the current (2020s) Stockport Road bridge.
  • Replaced 1937.
Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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