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

Halfway Brook

Barryville and Eldred, New York, USA - Halfway Brook
Bridgemeister ID:863 (added 2003-08-09)
Name:Halfway Brook
Also Known As:Cable, Half Way
Location:Barryville and Eldred, New York, USA
Crossing:Halfway Brook
Use:Vehicular
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • This is a different bridge than the better-known Delaware crossing between Barryville and Shohola, Pennsylvania. The Halfway Brook bridge was a short, squat suspension bridge with stone towers, probably not longer than 75 feet.
  • Was in use in 1917.

Do you have any information or photos about this bridge that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.

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