This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1909: Ripley
Ripley, Oklahoma, USA - Cimarron River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 298 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1909 |
| Name: | Ripley |
| Location: | Ripley, Oklahoma, USA |
| Crossing: | Cimarron River |
| Principals: | Mitchell & Pigg |
| Use: | Vehicular (one-lane) |
| Status: | Wrecked, 1912 |
| Main Cables: | Wire (steel) |
| Suspended Spans: | 3 |
| Main Span: | 1 |
| Side Spans: | 2 |
Notes:
- The photo linked here is dated March 2, 1909. Part of the builders plate is legible. The first line appears to be: "Wfd Mch & Fo... Co." (the portion between the Fo and Co is obscured) for Weatherford Machine and Foundry Company. The next two lines are clear: "BUILDERS 1908" and "WEATHERFORD TEXAS". The last line is largely obscured but it appears to say "MITCHELL & PIGG PAT'D 1..." with a year at the end. Mitchell & Pigg was a well-known builder of suspension bridges in Texas. Most sources cite 1909 as the year of completion.
- South tower washed out, 1912.
- Replaced by Ripley - Ripley, Oklahoma, USA.
- All past and present bridges at this location.
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Wes Kinsler and Barry Thomas contributed to the information and/or images for this bridge.
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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