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

1854: Morgantown

Morgantown, West Virginia, USA - Monongahela River
Bridgemeister ID:49 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1854
Name:Morgantown
Location:Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
Crossing:Monongahela River
References:AAJ, EN19070918, EOV, HBE, PTS2
Use:Vehicular, with walkway
Status:Removed
Main Cables:Wire (iron)
Suspended Spans:1
Main Span:1 x 185.3 meters (608 feet)
Deck width:20 feet

Notes:

  • Was still part of Virginia at time of completion.
Postcard, collection of David Denenberg

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