This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.
1848: Delaware Aqueduct
Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania and Minisink Ford, New York, USA - Delaware River
| Bridgemeister ID: | 30 (added before 2003) |
| Year Completed: | 1848 |
| Name: | Delaware Aqueduct |
| Also Known As: | Roebling Aqueduct |
| Location: | Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania and Minisink Ford, New York, USA |
| Crossing: | Delaware River |
| Coordinates: | 41.48262 N 74.98461 W |
| Maps: | Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap |
| Principals: | John A. Roebling |
| References: | AAJ, BDR, BOB, BPL, GBD, LAB, LACE, RDH, SJR |
| Use: | Aqueduct and Vehicular (one-lane), with walkway |
| Status: | In use (last checked: 2006) |
| Main Cables: | Wire (iron) |
| Suspended Spans: | 4 |
| Main Spans: | 1 x 43.3 meters (142 feet), 3 x 39.9 meters (131 feet) |
Notes:
- BPL: Completed 1848. RDH/BDR: Completed 1848, not used until 1849.
- Originally constructed to carry the Delaware and Hudson Canal. Converted to a one-lane vehicular bridge soon after the canal closed in 1898. Substantially restored in 1980's and 1990's, but retains original cables.
- Built as part of same project as 1849 Lackawaxen Aqueduct - Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Built as part of same project as 1851 High Falls Aqueduct - High Falls, New York, USA.
- Built as part of same project as 1851 Neversink Aqueduct - Cuddebackville, New York, USA.
- Near 1849 Lackawaxen Aqueduct - Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania, USA.
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