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

1868: Blue Lick Springs

Kentucky, USA - Licking River
Bridgemeister ID:2659 (added 2019-03-09)
Year Completed:1868
Name:Blue Lick Springs
Location:Kentucky, USA
Crossing:Licking River
Coordinates:38.422314 N 83.999076 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Use:Vehicular (one-lane)
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • 1897: Replaced by two-span truss bridge that is still (as of 2019) at the same location. The truss bridge was built between the main suspension bridge cables and, apparently, the suspension bridge remained standing for several years.

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