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

1924: Agness

Agness, Oregon, USA - Rogue River
Bridgemeister ID:273 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1924
Name:Agness
Location:Agness, Oregon, USA
Crossing:Rogue River
Principals:U.S. Forest Service
References:AAJ
Status:Destroyed, 1964
Main Cables:Wire
Main Span:1 x 92.7 meters (304 feet)
Side Span:1

Notes:

  • A postcard reads, "This historic forestry suspension bridge over the Rogue River was... constructed of steel carried piece by piece up-river from Gold Beach by the mail boats. This bridge was swept away by flood waters 100 feet over flood stage during December 1964."
Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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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