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

1914: Dresden

Dresden, Ohio, USA - Muskingum River
Bridgemeister ID:132 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1914
Name:Dresden
Location:Dresden, Ohio, USA
Crossing:Muskingum River
Coordinates:40.12079 N 82.00000 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:Bellefontaine Bridge and Steel Co.
References:GBD, OCEN198202, PTS2
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Closed (last checked: 2022)
Main Cables:Eyebar (steel)
Suspended Spans:2
Main Span:1 x 135 meters (443 feet)
Side Span:1

Notes:

Annotated Citations:

  • Hannahs, Nichole. "ODOT Recommends Removal of Suspension Bridge." WHIZ News, 25 Jan. 2022, whiznews.com/2022/01/25/odot-recommends-removal-of-suspension-bridge/

    "…ODOT recommended the removal of the structure, which would cost between $1-$2 million, which would be funded by the state. Other more costly options include more than $6 million to make it structurally sound for pedestrians to walk on and over $3.5 million to rehab it and then it still couldn’t be used."

External Links:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg. Photo by Donny Oliver Photo by Wayne Grodkiewicz Photo by Patrick S. O'Donnell Photo, collection of David Denenberg

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