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

1926: Oriente

Oriente, Jiménez, Cartago, Costa Rica - Pejibaye River
Bridgemeister ID:438 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1926
Name:Oriente
Location:Oriente, Jiménez, Cartago, Costa Rica
Crossing:Pejibaye River
Coordinates:9.834250 N 83.681556 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
References:PTS2, USS
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed, c. 2002-2015
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 45.7 meters (150 feet)

Notes:

  • Built with a set of tram tracks designed for cars hauling fruit.
  • Older sources refer to the "Pejivalle" river.
  • Removed at some point in the 2002-2015 time frame.

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