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

1859: General Dean

Carlyle, Illinois, USA - Kaskaskia River
Bridgemeister ID:58 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1859
Name:General Dean
Also Known As:Carlyle
Location:Carlyle, Illinois, USA
Crossing:Kaskaskia River
Coordinates:38.611125 N 89.357476 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:D. Griffith Smith
References:BPL, GBD
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Restricted to foot traffic (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 80.5 meters (264 feet)

Notes:

  • Rebuilt 1920s, 1970s. Restored, 1950's, for use as a footbridge.
  • Bypassed, 1924.

External Links:

Photograph, collection of David Denenberg Photo by David Denenberg Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photograph, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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