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

1928: Zapata

Zapata, Texas, USA and Ciudad Guerrero, Mexico - Rio Grande
Bridgemeister ID:1445 (added 2004-07-31)
Year Completed:1928
Name:Zapata
Location:Zapata, Texas, USA and Ciudad Guerrero, Mexico
Crossing:Rio Grande
References:HAERTX98, PTS2
Use:Vehicular
Status:Inundated, 1953
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:3
Main Span:1 x 165 meters (541.3 feet)
Side Spans:2

Notes:

  • Inundated during creation of Falcon Reservoir.
Image courtesy of Stephen Taylor and Zapata Historical Society Image courtesy of Stephen Taylor and TXDOT

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