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

Helang

Salna Chak Urgam (सलना चाक उरगाम) and Hailang (हैलंग), Uttarakhand, India - Alakanada River
Bridgemeister ID:6880 (added 2022-01-09)
Name:Helang
Location:Salna Chak Urgam (सलना चाक उरगाम) and Hailang (हैलंग), Uttarakhand, India
Crossing:Alakanada River
Coordinates:30.525969 N 79.501264 E
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Footbridge
Status:Extant (last checked: 2021)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 97.5 meters (320 feet) estimated

Notes:

  • Patrick S. O'Donnell observes: "The north end has no tower with the main cables anchored directly into a mountainside anchorage with the deck end stopping short. At the south end there is a separate tower and anchorage block with the deck stopping considerably shy of the tower."

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