This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1856: Guyandotte
Guyandotte and Huntington, West Virginia, USA - Guyandotte River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 40 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1856 |
| Name: | Guyandotte |
| Location: | Guyandotte and Huntington, West Virginia, USA |
| Crossing: | Guyandotte River |
| Coordinates: | 38.430083 N 82.391694 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | George Wilson Mason |
| References: | AAJ, EOV, PTS2 |
| Use: | Vehicular |
| Status: | Removed, 1907 |
| Main Cables: | Wire (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 1 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 137.2 meters (450 feet) |
Notes:
- EOV cites a source claiming the bridge was begun in 1853, but not completed until 1858. AAJ says completed in 1848. Other sources claim it was completed in 1852 and 1856.
- Was still part of Virginia at time of completion.
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