This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1920: Double
Forks of Coal, Alum Creek vicinity, West Virginia, USA - Big Coal River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 2122 (added 2006-09-17) |
| Year Completed: | 1920 |
| Name: | Double |
| Location: | Forks of Coal, Alum Creek vicinity, West Virginia, USA |
| Crossing: | Big Coal River |
| Coordinates: | 38.27248 N 81.79935 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | Oregonia Bridge Co. |
| Use: | Footbridge |
| Status: | Closed (last checked: February 2011) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 3 |
| Main Span: | 1 x 61 meters (200 feet) estimated |
| Side Spans: | 1 x 27.7 meters (91 feet), 1 x 21.3 meters (70 feet) |
Notes:
- The two Double Forks of Coal bridges were found to be barricaded in February 2011.
- Connects to 1920 Double - Forks of Coal, Alum Creek vicinity, West Virginia, USA. There are two bridges at this location, known collectively as "Double Bridges," spanning each fork of the Coal River at Forks of Coal.
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