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

1852: Fairmont and Palatine

Fairmont, West Virginia, USA - Monongahela River
Bridgemeister ID:39 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1852
Name:Fairmont and Palatine
Location:Fairmont, West Virginia, USA
Crossing:Monongahela River
Coordinates:39.482944 N 80.139611 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:James L. Randolph
References:EOV, PTS2
Use:Vehicular
Status:Removed, 1908
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • Was still part of Virginia at time of completion.

Image Sets:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg

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